Connect a domain to its infrastructure
Record domain and date, compare ICANN registration data with RIPEstat routing, then inspect archived captures.
Documents to open in this workflow
This order suggests a starting point; revisit a step if identifiers, dates or versions disagree. Access and reuse terms depend on each service.
RIPEstat
Examine public routing, IP prefix and autonomous system data in RIPEstat.
What to record
ASN or prefix, consulted module, period, measurement source and exported result.
Source-specific check
An observed route does not establish ownership; date measurements before linking infrastructure to an entity.
Open source portalICANN Lookup
Query public domain, IP network and ASN registration data through RDAP.
What to record
Exact name, dated RDAP response, statuses, queried server and any links from an official site.
Source-specific check
Redacted fields, intermediaries and hosts often prevent identification of the actual operator.
Open source portalWayback Machine
Compare dated web-page captures and retain a link to a viewable version.
What to record
Original URL, capture URL, capture time and any missing or incomplete page elements.
Source-specific check
An archive shows a retrieved version at a time, not content accuracy or its creation date.
Open source portal
Matching condition
Date domain, registration response and network observation; separate domain, IP and ASN.
If results disagree
Shared services or hosting changes do not alone identify a common publisher.
Output to produce
Timeline of technical links and identity evidence.
Separate documentary evidence, demonstrated links between documents and remaining inference. State the owner and review trigger.
Supporting methods
Producer references
Matching table to complete
This is a blank template, not a research result. Record the exact item and observation for each source before making the decision.
| Source | Document or exact URL | Date and version | Observation and passage | Scope and limit | Link established or unestablished |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIPEstat | To record | To record | To record | To record | To record |
| ICANN Lookup | To record | To record | To record | To record | To record |
| Wayback Machine | To record | To record | To record | To record | To record |
Frequently asked questions
What link should be checked before matching results?
Date domain, registration response and network observation; separate domain, IP and ASN.
What if sources appear to contradict each other?
Shared services or hosting changes do not alone identify a common publisher.
Do the listed portals provide independent confirmation?
Not necessarily. Identify the producer and underlying document. Two interfaces distributing one item can check transcription but do not establish a fact independently twice.