IS YOUR PREFERRED DOMAIN NAME AVAILABLE?

This WHOIS allows you to look up domain names in the .ORG registry database. This database contains all registered .ORG domain names and .ORG domain names only.

• To search for a .ORG domain name, simply type in the domain name you are looking for.
• This domain name must be a second-level domain name such as "pir.org." (Third-level domain names such as "hello.pir.org" are not contained within this WHOIS.)
• Do not enter the "http://www" prefix.

This WHOIS reflects up-to-the-minute registrations. If the domain name you are searching for is not contained within the .ORG WHOIS database, it probably is available for registration. 

For more information on how to register a domain name, go to Registrants.

HOW TO USE THE .ORG WHOIS

Record and Key Types
Searches, Keywords and Modifiers
Terms Found in the .ORG WHOIS Database
Reserved Names
A Note About Use of the .ORG WHOIS

Record and Key Types 

A WHOIS query may contain four records - Domain Record, Nameserver Record, Contact Record and Registrar Record. A WHOIS query for each of these records will return key types (or fields) specific for that record. For a complete listing of the key types (fields) for each record, see Record and Key Types.

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Searches, Keywords and Modifiers

Searches are not case sensitive. You may search for ASCII alphanumeric characters and hyphens; other characters are not accepted for use in .ORG domain names. A search will return a maximum of 50 results.

PIR's WHOIS server will look up information by domain name, name server and registrar.

Keywords

The .ORG WHOIS searches only for domain name records unless you choose another option. However, you can perform other types of searches by using specific keywords. Keyword searches are helpful because they can yield fewer, closer matches. The following keywords will help you narrow your search.

• To search by domain name, simply type the domain name you are looking for. The ".ORG" extension is optional. You may type domainexample or "domainexample.org."
• To search by IP address, type "host 121.23.2.7." At this time, host name lookups can be performed only on .ORG hosts and not hosts related to other TLDs.
• To search by host or type of name server, type "host NS01.EXAMPLE.ORG." At this time, host name lookups can be performed only on .ORG hosts and not hosts related to other TLDs.
• To search by registrar, type "Registrar Registrarname."

Modifiers

Use the following modifiers to further tailor your searches. You can use modifiers in conjunction with keywords.

Modifier & Definition

• ID:  Search ID fields. This applies to registrar IDs. Example: "Registrar ID R1324-LROR"
• FULL or =:  Always show detailed results, even for multiple matches. Example: "= domainnam%"
  Summary:  Use "summary," "SUM" or "$." Always show summary results, even for multiple matches. Example: "summary name smith, john." This control can be used in combination with an ID query.
• %:  Partial string search. Use the "%" symbol as a suffix on name or ID searches; this will produce all records that start with that string. Example: A search for "organi%" will return "organize.org," "organic.org," etc. Note: The wildcard character is not allowed in the ".org" or "-LROR" portion of the input string. If ".org" or "-LROR" is not included in the input string, it will be implied at the end of the string, except for IP address and registrar organization queries.
• -: Use the underscore symbol as a suffix to produce all records that start with that input string and have one and only one additional character. Example: A search for "brand_" will return "brands.org," "brandy.org," etc. Note: If ".org" or "-LROR" is not included in the input string, it will be implied at the end of the string, except for IP address and registrar organization queries. 

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Terms found in the .ORG WHOIS database

Domain Status: These values detail pending operations and/or restrictions regarding the domain name. Normally operating domain names have a status of "OK." If a registrant has any question regarding a domain name status, the registrant should contact the sponsoring registrar listed in WHOIS for that domain name.

Domain name statuses that are set by the registry:

• OK: This is the normal status value for a domain object at all times, whether or not the domain name has pending operations or prohibitions.
• Hold: The domain name will not be published in a zone file for Domain Name System (DNS) resolution. Domain names without at least two name servers are placed on "Hold" status until you submit name server data to your registrar.
• Pending Delete - Restorable: A delete request has been received for the domain name, and it will remain in this Redemption Grace Period (RGP) status for 30 days, unless restored. The domain name also is placed on "Hold" status, which removes it from the zone file (meaning that no Internet services, including e-mail and Web sites, are available for that domain name) but it has not yet been purged from the registry database. The domain name cannot be renewed, deleted, transferred or updated while in this state. By contacting the sponsoring registrar, the registrant can request that the domain name be restored. For more information, see "Frequently Asked Questions: Redemption Grace Period.
• Pending Delete - Scheduled for Release: At the end of RGP, the domain name will move to this Redemption Hold Period status for five days prior to being released for re-registration. The domain name cannot be restored, renewed, deleted, transferred or updated while in this state.
• Pending Transfer: A transfer request has been received for the domain, and completion of the request is pending. The domain name cannot be deleted or updated while in this state. A domain name that has pending transfer status MAY be auto-renewed.
• Delete Prohibited: The domain name cannot be deleted.
• Renew Prohibited: The domain name cannot be renewed.
• Update Prohibited: The domain name cannot be updated.
• Transfer Prohibited: The domain name is restricted from being transferred to another registrar. Please note that within the first 60 days of registration or within the first 60 days following a transfer, a domain name will be placed in "Transfer Prohibited" status.
• Inactive: A domain name with this status usually does not have the required name servers associated with it.

Domain name statuses that are set by the sponsoring registrar and cannot be changed by the registry:

• Client Delete Prohibited: The registrar has set the status so the domain name cannot be deleted.
• Client Renew Prohibited: The registrar has set the status so the domain name cannot be renewed.
• Client Update Prohibited: The registrar has set the status so the domain name cannot be updated.
• Client Transfer Prohibited: The registrar has set the status so the domain name cannot be transferred.
• Client Hold: The registrar has set the status so a domain name is removed from the zone file - meaning that no Internet services, including e-mail and Web sites, are available for this domain name.

Sponsoring Registrar: The registrar that currently administers the domain name on behalf of the registrant. If the domain name was registered through a reseller, the reseller's name will not appear in the "Sponsoring Registrar" field. Instead, you will see the reseller's registrar. Resellers are companies that use the tools of accredited registrars (such as back-end systems and customer service) to register domain names.

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Reserved Names

Some domain names are not available for registration by the public.

Some names are reserved for use by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) and for reasons related to the Domain Name System. For example, ICANN requires that all one-character and two-character .ORG domain names be reserved from initial (i.e., nonrenewal) registration. For more information, see the ICANN Web site.

In addition, Public Interest Registry (PIR) is allowed to register certain domain names. For more information, see the ICANN Web site.

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A Note About Use of the .ORG WHOIS

Access to .ORG WHOIS information is provided to assist persons in determining the contents of a domain name registration record in the PIR registry database. The data in this record are provided by PIR for informational purposes only, and PIR does not guarantee their accuracy. This service is intended only for query-based access. You agree that you will use these data only for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use these data to: (a) allow, enable or otherwise support the transmission by e-mail, telephone or facsimile of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations to entities other than the data recipient's own existing customers; or (b) enable high-volume, automated, electronic processes that send queries or data to the systems of registry operator or any ICANN-accredited registrar, except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or modify existing registrations. All rights reserved. PIR reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. By submitting this query, you agree to abide by this policy.

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For further information please see "Frequently Asked Questions: WHOIS."

The database contains only .ORG domains. Other associated WHOIS resources include:

• Look up other TLDs (.COM, .NET, .INFO, .EDU, etc.) at InterNIC
• IANA's list of country-code TLDs and registrars
• If you perform a WHOIS query and receive an error message, please see "WHOIS: Frequently Asked Questions". We regret any inconvenience.