Report ID: #9A790214

rfc-editor.org

Valid HTTPS 28 years Updated
100
Very Safe
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RFC Editor on rfc-editor.org

rfc-editor.org is the official publication site for the RFC Editor, the body associated with Internet standards documents and technical archival publishing. Its long registration history, HTTPS enabled setup, and stable infrastructure point to a mature, low-risk reference destination.

IP Address · Server Location

104.18.20.81
Unknown

SSL Certificate

Valid HTTPS
WE1
Valid Until: 2026-07-27

Registrar

Cloudflare, Inc.
Registered On: 1998-05-15
28 years

Very Safe

100/100
Verdict at a glance

Public-record summary

From the public records linked to rfc-editor.org we extracted four anchors: country Unknown, registrar Cloudflare, Inc., age 28 yrs, encryption status OK. Everything else builds on those.

How long has rfc-editor.org existed?

According to RDAP records, rfc-editor.org was registered around 28 years ago through Cloudflare, Inc.. This is a useful signal but should be combined with content review.

In-transit protection

For data moving between the user and rfc-editor.org, the encryption check returned: OK. This is the single most important infrastructural safety check we run.

Infrastructure provider

Our GeoIP lookup places rfc-editor.org on the Unknown network, geographically in Unknown. ISP-level reputation matters: established networks tend to act on abuse reports faster.

How we read this profile

For rfc-editor.org, the combined picture (28 yrs, SSL OK, Unknown hosting, Cloudflare, Inc. registration) lands in the "very_safe" band. That is a starting point, not a final verdict.

Final take

Combining all signals, we rate rfc-editor.org at 100/100 (very_safe). Always perform your own due diligence before sharing personal data or money.

What looks good

  • Hosting country aligns with stated audience
  • Resolves over public recursive DNS (Google, Cloudflare, Quad9)
  • Uses modern HTTPS endpoints
  • Hosting on an established ISP network

What to watch

  • No HTTPS or weak certificate detected
  • Certificate authority less commonly seen
  • Domain younger than 12 months

Frequently Asked Questions

Who registered rfc-editor.org?
The domain is registered through Cloudflare, Inc..
What goes into the rfc-editor.org trust rating?
It combines domain age, SSL validity, registrar reputation and DNS health into a 0-100 number. It is fully automated and only reflects public technical signals.
Is the WHOIS information about rfc-editor.org hidden?
Registrants increasingly use WHOIS privacy services. The registrar and registration date remain visible, which is what we use.
Is rfc-editor.org on a security blocklist?
No automatic blocklist hits were registered for rfc-editor.org during this check. Refresh the report to recheck.
Is rfc-editor.org a phishing website?
Our scanner does not perform visual similarity checks. We can only confirm that no obvious infrastructure markers (cert mismatch, fresh registration with high traffic) were triggered.

This report is generated automatically from public technical signals. It is not legal or financial advice.