[gtld-tech] Web-based WHOIS, https, redirects

[Rubens Kuhl]

> On Feb 14, 2017, at 8:00 AM, Alexander Mayrhofer <alexander.mayrhofer at nic.at> wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> As we al lknow, ICANN requires " ... and a web-based Directory Service at <whois.nic.TLD> providing free public query-based access... ". However, I'm currently struggling with the question whether there are any more detailed specifications with regards to this?
> 
> Specifically, would ICANN allow a redirect from http: (port 80) to https: (port 443)? I understand that some of our fellow registry backend operators are doing this, but is there any word regarding this in ICANN documents? I couldn't find any.
> 
> Can anyone point me into the right direction?
> 
> Thanks,
> Alex
> 

There might not be any... but as long as IETF and W3C standards are followed, you are on safe grounds. 


Rubens