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Domain Information OPENAI.COM

📅 19 yearsACTIVE — 831 d.
Domain
Domain: openai.com
Registrar: MarkMonitor Inc.
Created: 19.01.2007 19:28
Updated: 17.10.2024 22:20
Expires: 19.01.2029 19:28
Status:
clientDeleteProhibitedClient Delete Prohibited — The registrar has set this status to prevent the domain from being deleted. clientTransferProhibitedClient Transfer Prohibited — The registrar has locked the domain to prevent transfer to another registrar. clientUpdateProhibitedClient Update Prohibited — The registrar has locked the domain to prevent any changes to the domain record. serverDeleteProhibitedServer Delete Prohibited — The registry has set this status to prevent the domain from being deleted. serverTransferProhibitedServer Transfer Prohibited — The registry has locked the domain to prevent transfer. serverUpdateProhibitedServer Update Prohibited — The registry has locked the domain to prevent any changes.
WHOIS server: whois.markmonitor.com
DNS: NS1-02.AZURE-DNS.COM, NS2-02.AZURE-DNS.NET, NS3-02.AZURE-DNS.ORG, NS4-02.AZURE-DNS.INFO
DNSSEC: ❌ Not signed
Registrant
Organization: OpenAI
Email: Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/openai.com
City: US
Contacts (admin / technical)
Technical
Email: Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/openai.com
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WHOIS
--- Registrar WHOIS ---
Domain Name: openai.com
Registry Domain ID: 764064142_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.markmonitor.com
Registrar URL: http://www.markmonitor.com
Updated Date: 2024-10-17T22:02:55+0000
Creation Date: 2007-01-19T19:28:24+0000
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2029-01-19T19:28:24+0000
Registrar: MarkMonitor, Inc.
Registrar IANA ID: 292
Registrar Abuse Contact: https://corp.markmonitor.com/domain/ui/abuse-report
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.2086851750
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited)
Domain Status: serverUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: serverTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: serverDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverDeleteProhibited)
Registrant Organization: OpenAI
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Email: Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/openai.com
Tech Email: Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/openai.com
Name Server: ns4-02.azure-dns.info
Name Server: ns2-02.azure-dns.net
Name Server: ns3-02.azure-dns.org
Name Server: ns1-02.azure-dns.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/
>>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2026-10-09T21:59:39+0000 > Last update of whois database: 2026-10-09T21:59:17Z 
Registrar WHOIS
Domain Name: openai.com
Registry Domain ID: 764064142_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.markmonitor.com
Registrar URL: http://www.markmonitor.com
Updated Date: 2024-10-17T22:02:55+0000
Creation Date: 2007-01-19T19:28:24+0000
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2029-01-19T19:28:24+0000
Registrar: MarkMonitor, Inc.
Registrar IANA ID: 292
Registrar Abuse Contact: https://corp.markmonitor.com/domain/ui/abuse-report
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.2086851750
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited)
Domain Status: serverUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverUpdateProhibited)
Domain Status: serverTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverTransferProhibited)
Domain Status: serverDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverDeleteProhibited)
Registrant Organization: OpenAI
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Email: Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/openai.com
Tech Email: Select Request Email Form at https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/openai.com
Name Server: ns3-02.azure-dns.org
Name Server: ns4-02.azure-dns.info
Name Server: ns2-02.azure-dns.net
Name Server: ns1-02.azure-dns.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/
>>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2026-10-10T06:20:15+0000 <<<

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Web-based WHOIS:
  https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois/contact/openai.com

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  (2) enable high volume, automated, or electronic processes that send queries,
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IP addresses for domain openai.com
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The Enduring Presence of openai.com

Registered on January 19, 2007, openai.com has maintained continuous ownership for over 19 years as of June 2026. The domain's registration details reveal a highly protected asset managed through MarkMonitor Inc., a registrar known for handling premium corporate domains.

Registration and Status Details

According to public WHOIS records, the domain is set to expire on January 19, 2029. Multiple client and server status codes—including clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited, serverDeleteProhibited, serverTransferProhibited, and serverUpdateProhibited—lock the domain against unauthorized changes, transfers, or deletions. These protections are common for valuable digital properties.

The registrant organization is listed as OpenAI, with contact details handled via a privacy form at the MarkMonitor WHOIS portal. The WHOIS server is whois.markmonitor.com.

DNS and Technical Infrastructure

The domain uses four nameservers from Azure DNS: ns1-02.azure-dns.com, ns2-02.azure-dns.net, ns3-02.azure-dns.org, and ns4-02.azure-dns.info. DNSSEC is not enabled. A records point to IP addresses 172.64.154.211 and 104.18.33.45. Mail exchange (MX) records route through Google's infrastructure, including aspmx.l.google.com as the primary server.

Notable Facts and Longevity

This 19-year-old domain predates many modern internet trends yet remains active with no reported lapses. Its locked status and professional registrar choice suggest careful stewardship. While the exact purpose or services tied to the domain align with the registrant name OpenAI, further operational details are not disclosed in public records.

The combination of Azure nameservers and Google mail services highlights a hybrid cloud setup often seen in enterprise environments. No trademark data or additional connections to other domains appear in the available information.

Frequently Asked Questions

▶ When was openai.com registered?

openai.com was registered on January 19, 2007, and is set to expire on January 19, 2029.

▶ Who is the registrar for openai.com?

The registrar is MarkMonitor Inc., with the WHOIS server at whois.markmonitor.com.

▶ What are the nameservers for openai.com?

The nameservers are ns1-02.azure-dns.com, ns2-02.azure-dns.net, ns3-02.azure-dns.org, and ns4-02.azure-dns.info.

▶ What is the ownership status of openai.com?

The registrant organization is listed as OpenAI. Contact information is available only through a request form, and the domain carries multiple prohibition statuses preventing deletion, transfer, or updates.

▶ Does openai.com use DNSSEC?

No, DNSSEC is not signed for openai.com.

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