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Domain Information AMAZON.COM

📅 31 yearACTIVE — 384 d.
Domain
Domain: amazon.com
Registrar: MarkMonitor Inc.
Created: 01.11.1994 05:00
Updated: 31.07.2026 19:44
Expires: 31.10.2027 04:00
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: NS-1447.AWSDNS-52.ORG, NS-1707.AWSDNS-21.CO.UK, NS-264.AWSDNS-33.COM, NS-521.AWSDNS-01.NET
DNSSEC: ❌ Not signed
Registrant
Name: Hostmaster, Amazon Legal Dept.
Organization: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Email: hostmaster@amazon.com
Phone: +1.2062664064
Address: P.O. Box 8102
City: Reno, NV, 89507, US
Contacts (admin / technical)
Technical
Name: Hostmaster, Amazon Legal Dept.
Email: hostmaster@amazon.com
Phone: +1.2062664064
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WHOIS
--- Registrar WHOIS ---
Domain Name: amazon.com
Registry Domain ID: 281209_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.markmonitor.com
Registrar URL: http://www.markmonitor.com
Updated Date: 2026-07-31T19:44:05+0000
Creation Date: 1994-11-01T05:00:00+0000
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2027-10-31T00:00:00+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 Name: Hostmaster, Amazon Legal Dept.
Registrant Organization: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Registrant Street: P.O. Box 8102
Registrant City: Reno
Registrant State/Province: NV
Registrant Postal Code: 89507
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: +1.2062664064
Registrant Phone Ext: 
Registrant Fax: +1.2062667010
Registrant Fax Ext: 
Registrant Email: hostmaster@amazon.com
Tech Name: Hostmaster, Amazon Legal Dept.
Tech Phone: +1.2062664064
Tech Email: hostmaster@amazon.com
Name Server: ns-1707.awsdns-21.co.uk
Name Server: ns-521.awsdns-01.net
Name Server: ns-264.awsdns-33.com
Name Server: ns-1447.awsdns-52.org
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/
>>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2026-10-11T11:30:37+0000 > Last update of whois database: 2026-10-11T11:31:35Z 
Registrar WHOIS
Domain Name: amazon.com
Registry Domain ID: 281209_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.markmonitor.com
Registrar URL: http://www.markmonitor.com
Updated Date: 2026-07-31T19:44:05+0000
Creation Date: 1994-11-01T05:00:00+0000
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2027-10-31T00:00:00+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 Name: Hostmaster, Amazon Legal Dept.
Registrant Organization: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Registrant Street: P.O. Box 8102
Registrant City: Reno
Registrant State/Province: NV
Registrant Postal Code: 89507
Registrant Country: US
Registrant Phone: +1.2062664064
Registrant Phone Ext: 
Registrant Fax: +1.2062667010
Registrant Fax Ext: 
Registrant Email: hostmaster@amazon.com
Tech Name: Hostmaster, Amazon Legal Dept.
Tech Phone: +1.2062664064
Tech Email: hostmaster@amazon.com
Name Server: ns-1707.awsdns-21.co.uk
Name Server: ns-264.awsdns-33.com
Name Server: ns-1447.awsdns-52.org
Name Server: ns-521.awsdns-01.net
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/
>>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2026-10-12T01:57:11+0000 <<<

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

If you have a legitimate interest in viewing the non-public WHOIS details, send
your request and the reasons for your request to whoisrequest@markmonitor.com
and specify the domain name in the subject line. We will review that request and
may ask for supporting documentation and explanation.

The data in MarkMonitor’s WHOIS database is provided for information purposes,
and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related to a domain
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the data is provided "as is" with no guarantee or warranties regarding its
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lawful purposes and that, under no circumstances will you use this data to:
  (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission by email, telephone,
or facsimile of mass, unsolicited, commercial advertising, or spam; or
  (2) enable high volume, automated, or electronic processes that send queries,
data, or email to MarkMonitor (or its systems) or the domain name contacts (or
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Visit MarkMonitor at https://www.markmonitor.com
Contact us at +1.8007459229
In Europe, at +44.02032062220
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IP addresses for domain amazon.com
Ashburn, United States
AS14618 Amazon.com, Inc.
Ashburn, United States
AS14618 Amazon.com, Inc.
Ashburn, United States
AS14618 Amazon.com, Inc.
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The Birth of an Online Empire

In the early days of the internet, when dial-up modems screeched and web pages loaded slower than a sleepy sloth, one domain quietly launched what would become the world's largest online retailer. Registered on November 1, 1994, amazon.com has been active for over 31 years as of April 2026, evolving from a modest bookstore into a global powerhouse. Owned by Amazon Technologies, Inc., this domain powers everything from everyday shopping to cloud computing that keeps the modern internet humming.

Jeff Bezos started Amazon in his garage in Seattle, initially selling books online. Today, visiting amazon.com reveals a sprawling marketplace offering millions of products across categories like electronics, clothing, groceries, and more. The homepage, as of today, highlights deals on tech gadgets, spring home essentials, and subscriptions to Amazon Prime, which boasts over 200 million members worldwide for fast shipping, streaming, and exclusive perks.

Technical Deep Dive: A Fortress of Security

Peering into the WHOIS data paints a picture of meticulous domain management. The registrar is MarkMonitor Inc., a go-to for big brands protecting their online assets. The domain was last updated on July 31, 2025, and is set to expire on October 31, 2026—plenty of time for renewal, given its locked statuses: clientDeleteProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited, serverDeleteProhibited, serverTransferProhibited, and serverUpdateProhibited. These prevent unauthorized changes, a smart move for a domain handling billions in transactions.

DNS records show a robust setup with name servers like ns1.amzndns.com, ns2.amzndns.net, and others from Amazon's custom infrastructure. The A records point to IPs in Ashburn, Virginia—98.87.170.71, 98.82.161.185, and 98.87.170.74—all under AS14618, amazon.com, Inc.'s autonomous system. Notably, DNSSEC is not signed, which is surprising for such a high-profile site but doesn't hinder its anycast edge network performance. MX points to amazon-smtp.amazon.com for email, and a TXT record hints at internal tools like "neat-pulse-domain."

Services and Ecosystem: Beyond Just Shopping

amazon.com isn't just a store; it's the front door to an ecosystem. Key offerings include:

  • Marketplace: Third-party sellers list goods, with Amazon handling logistics via Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA).
  • Amazon Prime: Two-day (or faster) shipping, Prime Video streaming, music, reading, and gaming perks.
  • AWS (Amazon Web Services): Through aws.amazon.com, it dominates cloud computing, powering sites from Netflix to NASA.
  • Alexa and Echo: Smart home devices integrated via amazon.com/devices.
  • Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh for groceries, blending online and physical retail.
Recent updates on the site promote AI-enhanced shopping with Amazon Rufus, an AI shopping assistant, and expansions in advertising tech. In early 2026, Amazon announced investments in AI infrastructure, underscoring its pivot toward generative tech while facing antitrust scrutiny in the US and EU.

Connections and Fun Facts

Amazon's domain family includes twitch.tv for gaming streams (acquired 2014) and imdb.com for entertainment data. Its IPs in Ashburn, a data center hub, ensure low-latency global access. Here's a light-hearted note: With servers in Virginia, amazon.com's roots are now closer to the East Coast than Bezos's original garage—talk about a digital road trip!

As e-commerce faces new challengers like TikTok Shop, amazon.com remains a benchmark, processing over 12 billion orders annually. Its longevity proves that in the domain world, good bones and constant evolution keep empires standing.

Frequently Asked Questions

▶ What is the amazon.com domain and who owns it?

Amazon.com is the primary domain for Amazon, the multinational technology company founded by Jeff Bezos. It is owned by Amazon Technologies, Inc., with registrant contact listed as Hostmaster from the Amazon Legal Dept. in Reno, Nevada, USA.

▶ When was amazon.com registered and when does it expire?

The domain was created on November 1, 1994, making it over 31 years old as of April 2026. It was last updated on July 31, 2025, and expires on October 31, 2026.

▶ Who is the registrar for amazon.com?

The registrar is MarkMonitor Inc., a specialized firm handling domains for major corporations to ensure security and compliance.

▶ What services does amazon.com offer?

Amazon.com is an e-commerce platform selling everything from books to electronics, with services like Amazon Prime for fast shipping and streaming, AWS cloud computing via aws.amazon.com, smart devices like Echo, and grocery delivery through Amazon Fresh.

▶ What are some key technical details about amazon.com's infrastructure?

It uses custom DNS servers like ns1.amzndns.com and points to IPs in Ashburn, Virginia (e.g., 98.87.170.71) under AS14618. MX is amazon-smtp.amazon.com, but DNSSEC is not enabled. All statuses lock it against unauthorized changes.

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