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Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 30 years ago · on AboutUs since 2013 · 1 registrar change since Jul 17, 2011 · no registrant change on record since 2008 · last checked Nov 1, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredSep 5, 1996beprepared.com was registered on Sep 5, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 23, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageNov 7, 2013 – Apr 17, 2014An AboutUs wiki page described beprepared.com from Nov 7, 2013 to Apr 17, 2014 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2013Jul 1, 2013
Registrar
Network Solutions, LLCNetwork Solutions, LLCJul 17, 2011 – Oct 16, 2018Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for beprepared.com, from Jul 17, 2011 to Oct 16, 2018.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)GoDaddy.com, LLC
Registrant
Registrant recordsMay 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2026Registration records for beprepared.com are held from May 1, 2008 to Jun 30, 2026 (167 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No registrant changes recorded, 2008–2026
Zone file
Nameservers: dminsite.net, savvis.netMay 1, 2008 – Jan 9, 2013Registration records listed dminsite.net, savvis.net nameservers (ns1.dminsite.net, ns1.savvis.net, ns2.dminsite.net…) for beprepared.com from May 1, 2008 to Jan 9, 2013.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Let's EncryptMar 30, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 63 certificates for beprepared.com from Mar 30, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 27, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (24)
Sep 5, 1996Registration: beprepared.com was registered on Sep 5, 1996.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 23, 2026
May 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2026Registrant: Registration records for beprepared.com are held from May 1, 2008 to Jun 30, 2026 (167 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes, renames of the same organization and new contacts at it are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
May 1, 2008 – Jan 9, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed dminsite.net, savvis.net nameservers (ns1.dminsite.net, ns1.savvis.net, ns2.dminsite.net…) for beprepared.com from May 1, 2008 to Jan 9, 2013.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jul 17, 2011 – Oct 16, 2018Registrar: Registrar Network Solutions, LLC (IANA 2) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for beprepared.com, from Jul 17, 2011 to Oct 16, 2018.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Feb 18, 2013 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed dnsconfigure.com nameservers (ns1.dnsconfigure.com, ns2.dnsconfigure.com) for beprepared.com from Feb 18, 2013 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
“Beprepared.com offers food storage, MRE (Meals Ready to Eat), Emergency Kit, Freeze-Dried Food, Dehydrated Food, and other food storage items and disaster...”
Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2013
Current AboutUs recordJun 25, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 23, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
GoDaddy.com, LLC
Dec 6, 2018 – Sep 28, 2026 (latest)
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Dec 6, 2018 and most recently on Sep 28, 2026.
Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 23, 2026
Nameservers: dnsconfigure.com
Feb 18, 2013 – Oct 17, 2013
Registration records listed dnsconfigure.com nameservers (ns1.dnsconfigure.com, ns2.dnsconfigure.com) for beprepared.com from Feb 18, 2013 to Oct 17, 2013. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.
Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to dnsconfigure.comFeb 18, 2013beprepared.com's nameservers moved from dminsite.net, savvis.net to dnsconfigure.com between Jan 9, 2013 and Feb 18, 2013. Last seen at dminsite.net, savvis.net: Jan 9, 2013 (registration record). First seen at dnsconfigure.com: Feb 18, 2013 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: dnsconfigure.comOct 18, 2013 – May 1, 2014dnsconfigure.com (ns1.dnsconfigure.com, ns2.dnsconfigure.com) were the nameservers listed for beprepared.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to May 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: snapfast.comJun 1, 2014 – Dec 1, 2015snapfast.com (ns0.snapfast.com, ns1.snapfast.com, ns2.snapfast.com…) were the nameservers listed for beprepared.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Jun 1, 2014 to Dec 1, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
DNS moved to snapfast.comJun 1, 2014beprepared.com's nameservers moved from dnsconfigure.com to snapfast.com between May 1, 2014 and Jun 1, 2014. Last seen at dnsconfigure.com: May 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at snapfast.com: Jun 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Nameservers: nexcess.netJan 1, 2016 – Apr 3, 2018nexcess.net (ns1.nexcess.net, ns2.nexcess.net) were the nameservers listed for beprepared.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Jan 1, 2016 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
DNS moved to nexcess.netJan 1, 2016beprepared.com's nameservers moved from snapfast.com to nexcess.net between Dec 1, 2015 and Jan 1, 2016. Last seen at snapfast.com: Dec 1, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at nexcess.net: Jan 1, 2016 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Nameservers: nexcess.netApr 4, 2018 – Oct 16, 2018Registration records listed nexcess.net nameservers (ns1.nexcess.net, ns2.nexcess.net) for beprepared.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Oct 16, 2018. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: GoDaddyDec 6, 2018 – Jan 26, 2022Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns11.domaincontrol.com, ns12.domaincontrol.com) for beprepared.com from Dec 6, 2018 to Jan 26, 2022.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to GoDaddyDec 6, 2018beprepared.com's nameservers moved from nexcess.net to GoDaddy at some point between Oct 16, 2018 and Dec 6, 2018. Last seen at nexcess.net: Oct 16, 2018 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Dec 6, 2018 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 51 days in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Nameservers: CloudflareNameservers: CloudflareMar 6, 2022 – Jun 30, 2026Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (chase.ns.cloudflare.com, gracie.ns.cloudflare.com) for beprepared.com from Mar 6, 2022 to Jun 30, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to CloudflareMar 6, 2022beprepared.com's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to Cloudflare between Jan 26, 2022 and Mar 6, 2022. Last seen at GoDaddy: Jan 26, 2022 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Mar 6, 2022 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Seen in the .com zone fileSep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 (latest)First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: chase.ns.cloudflare.com, gracie.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
Google Trust Services
Apr 17, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026 (latest)
Google Trust Services issued 31 certificates for beprepared.com from Apr 17, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 9, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 3, 2026.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 3, 2026
Sectigo LimitedMay 2, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Sectigo Limited issued 3 certificates for beprepared.com from May 2, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 11, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Feb 18, 2013Zone file: beprepared.com's nameservers moved from dminsite.net, savvis.net to dnsconfigure.com between Jan 9, 2013 and Feb 18, 2013. Last seen at dminsite.net, savvis.net: Jan 9, 2013 (registration record). First seen at dnsconfigure.com: Feb 18, 2013 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Jul 1, 2013AboutUs record: “Beprepared.com offers food storage, MRE (Meals Ready to Eat), Emergency Kit, Freeze-Dried Food, Dehydrated Food, and other food storage items and disaster...”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2013
Oct 18, 2013 – May 1, 2014Zone file: dnsconfigure.com (ns1.dnsconfigure.com, ns2.dnsconfigure.com) were the nameservers listed for beprepared.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to May 1, 2014 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nov 7, 2013 – Apr 17, 2014AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described beprepared.com from Nov 7, 2013 to Apr 17, 2014 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jun 1, 2014 – Dec 1, 2015Zone file: snapfast.com (ns0.snapfast.com, ns1.snapfast.com, ns2.snapfast.com…) were the nameservers listed for beprepared.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Jun 1, 2014 to Dec 1, 2015 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Jun 1, 2014Zone file: beprepared.com's nameservers moved from dnsconfigure.com to snapfast.com between May 1, 2014 and Jun 1, 2014. Last seen at dnsconfigure.com: May 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at snapfast.com: Jun 1, 2014 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Jan 1, 2016 – Apr 3, 2018Zone file: nexcess.net (ns1.nexcess.net, ns2.nexcess.net) were the nameservers listed for beprepared.com at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Jan 1, 2016 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Jan 1, 2016Zone file: beprepared.com's nameservers moved from snapfast.com to nexcess.net between Dec 1, 2015 and Jan 1, 2016. Last seen at snapfast.com: Dec 1, 2015 (ICANN zone-file snapshot). First seen at nexcess.net: Jan 1, 2016 (ICANN zone-file snapshot).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (ICANN zone-file snapshot → ICANN zone-file snapshot)
Apr 4, 2018 – Oct 16, 2018Zone file: Registration records listed nexcess.net nameservers (ns1.nexcess.net, ns2.nexcess.net) for beprepared.com from Apr 4, 2018 to Oct 16, 2018. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 6, 2018 – Sep 28, 2026Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Dec 6, 2018 and most recently on Sep 28, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Aug 23, 2026
Dec 6, 2018 – Jan 26, 2022Zone file: Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns11.domaincontrol.com, ns12.domaincontrol.com) for beprepared.com from Dec 6, 2018 to Jan 26, 2022.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Dec 6, 2018Zone file: beprepared.com's nameservers moved from nexcess.net to GoDaddy at some point between Oct 16, 2018 and Dec 6, 2018. Last seen at nexcess.net: Oct 16, 2018 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Dec 6, 2018 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 51 days in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Mar 6, 2022 – Jun 30, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (chase.ns.cloudflare.com, gracie.ns.cloudflare.com) for beprepared.com from Mar 6, 2022 to Jun 30, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 6, 2022Zone file: beprepared.com's nameservers moved from GoDaddy to Cloudflare between Jan 26, 2022 and Mar 6, 2022. Last seen at GoDaddy: Jan 26, 2022 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: Mar 6, 2022 (registration record).Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Mar 30, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 63 certificates for beprepared.com from Mar 30, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 27, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 17, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 31 certificates for beprepared.com from Apr 17, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 9, 2027. Seen in use on Oct 3, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Oct 3, 2026
May 2, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026Certificate: Sectigo Limited issued 3 certificates for beprepared.com from May 2, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 11, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 25, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 23, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Sep 8, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Zone file: First seen in the .com zone file records AboutUs holds on Sep 8, 2026; latest sighting Nov 1, 2026. Nameservers on Nov 1, 2026: chase.ns.cloudflare.com, gracie.ns.cloudflare.com.Source: ICANN CZDS zone file, snapshot Nov 1, 2026
The site's bot protection blocked AboutUs's HTTPS check; all 1 of the other checks passed (Nov 7, 2026).
Registered 1996 · AboutUs's live check was blocked by the site's bot protection
Be Prepared sells freeze-dried food, emergency gear, water storage, and solar power equipment for household emergency preparedness. The site serves families and individuals preparing for disruptions or disasters, offering products in bulk storage formats like #10 cans and multi-month food kits. Customer support is provided by U.S.-based staff.
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Current facts
Latest available measurements; dated entries retain their dates. These are measurements, not an endorsement of the site.
latest result
Domain registered Sep 5, 1996 — 30 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: GoDaddy.com, LLC — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 14, 2026).
checked Sep 30, 2026
The live front page reads as an online shop that sells products, mainly for the public as customers.
Authority 50/100— ahead of 50% of the August 2026 scored sampleClear
Why this authority score
50 is a percentile: higher than 50% of sites we score.
How it's calculated
Prominence (Tranco rank #268,373)+5
Verified continuity: 30.2 years (RDAP registration)+11
Security & email hygiene+2
Calibration adjustment (published map)+9
Model score: 27/99 — what these reason lines add up to.
Published Authority (percentile): 50/100 — this site's rank against the August 2026 scored sample. Public Authority is capped at 99.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 76 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 76 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
No caution flags in the available scoring observations; this is not a complete safety assessment
What beprepared.com said about itself, 2013
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2013
Beprepared.com offers food storage, MRE (Meals Ready to Eat), Emergency Kit, Freeze-Dried Food, Dehydrated Food, and other food storage items and disaster...
Now
Be Prepared sells freeze-dried food, emergency gear, water storage, and solar power equipment for household emergency preparedness. The site serves families and individuals preparing for disruptions or disasters, offering products in bulk storage formats like #10 cans and multi-month food kits. Customer support is provided by U.S.-based staff.
AboutUs summary of the current website, Oct 1, 2026.
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.
1996
Domain registered (Sep 5, 1996).
2026
Checked today — The site's bot protection blocked AboutUs's HTTPS check; all 1 of the other checks passed (Nov 7, 2026).
✓ domain continuity 30 years registered– live check blocked the site's bot protection turned the check away Nov 7, 2026