FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ❓
Find answers to the most common questions about our Domain Tools suite. If you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to contact us.
General Questions 🧰
Yes, all of our domain tools are completely free to use. There are no hidden fees or premium features that require payment.
No, you don't need to create an account or sign up to use our tools. Simply visit the website and start using the tools immediately.
We have reasonable rate limits in place to prevent abuse. For most users, these limits will never be reached during normal usage.
We do not store your search queries or any personal information. We respect your privacy and only collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our services.
Technical Questions 🔧
Our tools fetch real-time data from authoritative sources whenever possible. While we strive for 100% accuracy, some results may be affected by caching or third-party data limitations.
Yes, our tools are fully responsive and work on all devices including smartphones and tablets. The interface automatically adjusts to provide the best experience on any screen size.
Our tools work with all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend keeping your browser updated to the latest version for the best experience.
We currently don't offer an API for direct integration. However, you can link to our tools from your website for your users to access them.
Tool-Specific Questions 🛠️
Our WHOIS lookup tool queries the current WHOIS databases in real-time. The data is as current as what's available from the registrars and registry operators. Some registrars may have delays in updating their WHOIS information.
DNS propagation can take time (up to 48 hours in some cases), and different DNS servers may update at different times. Our tool queries authoritative DNS servers, which may have updated before your local DNS cache.
No, our SSL checker can only verify publicly accessible SSL certificates. Internal or private certificates that aren't accessible from the public internet cannot be checked with this tool.
Our blacklist checker tool verifies domains and IP addresses against major email and spam blacklists including Spamhaus, Barracuda, SORBS, and others. We regularly update our list of blacklist providers to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Our IP lookup tool uses reliable geolocation databases that are regularly updated. While we strive for accuracy, IP geolocation can sometimes be approximate, especially for mobile networks or VPNs. City-level accuracy is typically around 80-90%, while country-level accuracy is usually over 99%.
Yes, our HTTP Status Checker allows you to check multiple URLs simultaneously. Simply enter each URL on a new line in the input field. The tool will process up to 100 URLs in a single batch, providing status codes, response times, and redirect information for each one.
When a website is "down for everyone," it means the server is not responding to any requests from anywhere on the internet. This could be due to server maintenance, technical issues, or the domain no longer being active. When it's "down for just me," the problem is likely on your end - such as network connectivity issues, DNS problems, or local firewall restrictions.
Our drop date calculator uses standard grace period and redemption period durations for each TLD. However, registrars may have different policies, and some domains may be renewed or deleted at non-standard times. The predictions should be used as estimates.
Still Have Questions? 🤔
If you couldn't find the answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help!