ICANN will launch the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) on January 28, 2025, replacing WHOIS for gTLD registration information. RDAP provides advantages like internationalization support, secure access, and differentiated data access. Users can access ICANN's RDAP Lookup service or use the Registration Data Request Service for nonpublic data requests.
ICANN Update: Launching RDAP; Sunsetting WHOIS
