How We Calculate Expiration Dates

Domainyze retrieves and calculates expiration dates directly from the official WHOIS and RDAP records provided by domain registries and registrars. Our goal is to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information possible.

Data Sources

• RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol): For TLDs that support it, RDAP provides structured data, including precise expiration dates.
• WHOIS: For TLDs that do not yet fully support RDAP, we parse the raw text output from WHOIS servers to extract the expiration date.

Handling Timezones and Formats

Expiration dates in WHOIS/RDAP records can come in various formats and sometimes in different timezones. Our system automatically standardizes these dates and converts them to a consistent format and timezone (UTC) for reliable comparison and accurate reminder scheduling.

Dynamic Updates

• Regular Re-checking: We don't just set an expiration date once and forget it. Domains in your Portfolio are periodically re-checked to account for any changes. If you manually renew a domain early at your registrar, our system will pick up the new expiration date during its next check and update your records accordingly.
• Priority for Near-Expired Domains: Domains nearing expiration receive more frequent checks to ensure the date is current and consistent.

What if an Expiration Date Seems Wrong?

While our system strives for accuracy, discrepancies can sometimes arise due to:

• Propagation Delays: It can take some time for registrar/registry changes to update across all WHOIS/RDAP servers.
• Data Inconsistencies: Occasionally, a registrar or registry might provide incorrect or ambiguously formatted data.

If you believe an expiration date displayed in Domainyze is incorrect, please contact support with the domain name, and we will investigate the discrepancy.