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Lifeline · betterbox.net over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
Registered 29 years ago · on AboutUs since 2006 · 2 registrar changes since Feb 27, 2012 · 2 registrant changes since 2009 · last checked Sep 9, 2026.
Registration
RegisteredSep 30, 1997betterbox.net was registered on Sep 30, 1997.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 9, 2026
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 19, 2006 – Apr 18, 2014An AboutUs wiki page described betterbox.net from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 18, 2014 (5 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Current AboutUs record
Registrar
ENOM, INC.ENOM, INC.Feb 27, 2012 – Mar 17, 2019Registrar ENOM, INC. (IANA 48) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for betterbox.net, from Feb 27, 2012 to Mar 17, 2019.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)Domain Cost Club
Registrant
Registrant recordsJan 28, 2009 – May 24, 2026Registration records for betterbox.net are held from Jan 28, 2009 to May 24, 2026 (67 records). 2 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. 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
Zone file
Nameservers: epconline.net, epcwc.comFeb 27, 2012 – Oct 17, 2013Registration records listed epconline.net, epcwc.com nameservers (kira.epconline.net, ns1.epcwc.com) for betterbox.net from Feb 27, 2012 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)
Certificate
Let's EncryptMay 23, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026Let's Encrypt issued 3 certificates for betterbox.net from May 23, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 21, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
200020102020Jan ’26Oct ’26← last 12 months, drawn wider
Every dated fact on this lifeline (17)
Sep 30, 1997Registration: betterbox.net was registered on Sep 30, 1997.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 9, 2026
Jun 19, 2006 – Apr 18, 2014AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described betterbox.net from Jun 19, 2006 to Apr 18, 2014 (5 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jan 28, 2009 – May 24, 2026Registrant: Registration records for betterbox.net are held from Jan 28, 2009 to May 24, 2026 (67 records). 2 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. 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
Feb 27, 2012 – Mar 17, 2019Registrar: Registrar ENOM, INC. (IANA 48) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for betterbox.net, from Feb 27, 2012 to Mar 17, 2019.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Feb 27, 2012 – Oct 17, 2013Zone file: Registration records listed epconline.net, epcwc.com nameservers (kira.epconline.net, ns1.epcwc.com) for betterbox.net from Feb 27, 2012 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)
Jun 30, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 (latest)
Authority and Safety last refreshed Sep 9, 2026.
Source: AboutUs checks
Domain Cost Club
Nov 8, 2019 – May 24, 2026
Registrar Domain Cost Club (IANA 1463) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for betterbox.net, from Nov 8, 2019 to May 24, 2026.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Global Domains International, Inc. DBA DomainCostClub.comNov 2, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026 (latest)Registrar Global Domains International, Inc. DBA DomainCostClub.com in the registration data recorded, first on Nov 2, 2026 and most recently on Nov 3, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 9, 2026
Registrant changeNov 8, 2019The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 8, 2019. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Registrant changeJun 10, 2024The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 10, 2024. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
2 registrant changes, 2009–2026
Nameservers: epconline.net, epcwc.comOct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018epconline.net, epcwc.com (kira.epconline.net, ns1.epcwc.com) were the nameservers listed for betterbox.net at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Nameservers: epconline.net, epcwc.comNameservers: epconline.net, epcwc.comApr 4, 2018 – Dec 22, 2023Registration records listed epconline.net, epcwc.com nameservers (kira.epconline.net, ns1.epcwc.com) for betterbox.net from Apr 4, 2018 to Dec 22, 2023. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nameservers: terminated-domains.wsMar 16, 2024Registration records listed terminated-domains.ws nameservers (cns1.terminated-domains.ws, cns2.terminated-domains.ws) for betterbox.net from Mar 16, 2024 to Mar 16, 2024.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to terminated-domains.wsMar 16, 2024betterbox.net's nameservers moved from epconline.net, epcwc.com to terminated-domains.ws at some point between Dec 22, 2023 and Mar 16, 2024. Last seen at epconline.net, epcwc.com: Dec 22, 2023 (registration record). First seen at terminated-domains.ws: Mar 16, 2024 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 3 months 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: epconline.net, epcwc.comNameservers: epconline.net, epcwc.comJun 10, 2024 – May 24, 2026Registration records listed epconline.net, epcwc.com nameservers (kira2.epconline.net, ns1.epcwc.com) for betterbox.net from Jun 10, 2024 to May 24, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to epconline.net, epcwc.comJun 10, 2024betterbox.net's nameservers moved from terminated-domains.ws to epconline.net, epcwc.com at some point between Mar 16, 2024 and Jun 10, 2024. Last seen at terminated-domains.ws: Mar 16, 2024 (registration record). First seen at epconline.net, epcwc.com: Jun 10, 2024 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 3 months 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)
Oct 18, 2013 – Apr 3, 2018
Zone file: epconline.net, epcwc.com (kira.epconline.net, ns1.epcwc.com) were the nameservers listed for betterbox.net at every ICANN zone-file snapshot AboutUs holds from Oct 18, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (snapshots exist for only part of 2013–2018).Source: ICANN zone-file snapshots, 2013–2018 (legacy archive)
Apr 4, 2018 – Dec 22, 2023Zone file: Registration records listed epconline.net, epcwc.com nameservers (kira.epconline.net, ns1.epcwc.com) for betterbox.net from Apr 4, 2018 to Dec 22, 2023. Days a zone file covers are shown from the zone file instead.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Nov 8, 2019 – May 24, 2026Registrar: Registrar Domain Cost Club (IANA 1463) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for betterbox.net, from Nov 8, 2019 to May 24, 2026.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Nov 8, 2019Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Nov 8, 2019. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Mar 16, 2024Zone file: Registration records listed terminated-domains.ws nameservers (cns1.terminated-domains.ws, cns2.terminated-domains.ws) for betterbox.net from Mar 16, 2024 to Mar 16, 2024.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 16, 2024Zone file: betterbox.net's nameservers moved from epconline.net, epcwc.com to terminated-domains.ws at some point between Dec 22, 2023 and Mar 16, 2024. Last seen at epconline.net, epcwc.com: Dec 22, 2023 (registration record). First seen at terminated-domains.ws: Mar 16, 2024 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 3 months 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)
Jun 10, 2024Registrant: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Jun 10, 2024. That can be a rename, a new contact or a sale; the record alone does not say which.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jun 10, 2024 – May 24, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed epconline.net, epcwc.com nameservers (kira2.epconline.net, ns1.epcwc.com) for betterbox.net from Jun 10, 2024 to May 24, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Jun 10, 2024Zone file: betterbox.net's nameservers moved from terminated-domains.ws to epconline.net, epcwc.com at some point between Mar 16, 2024 and Jun 10, 2024. Last seen at terminated-domains.ws: Mar 16, 2024 (registration record). First seen at epconline.net, epcwc.com: Jun 10, 2024 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 3 months 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)
May 23, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 3 certificates for betterbox.net from May 23, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 21, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 30, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Sep 9, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026Registrar: Registrar Global Domains International, Inc. DBA DomainCostClub.com in the registration data recorded, first on Nov 2, 2026 and most recently on Nov 3, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Sep 9, 2026
1 of 2 safety checks passed (Nov 3, 2026).
Registered 1997 · AboutUs could not get a response over HTTPS when it checked (Nov 3, 2026)
BetterBox.net sells used computer/equipment & provides electronics recycling
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Current facts
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latest result
Domain registered Sep 30, 1997 — 29 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Global Domains International, Inc. DBA DomainCostClub.com — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Nov 2, 2026).
We withhold an authority number until independent evidence (global rank, link-graph presence) has accrued. The facts we do have about this site are shown below — we'd rather say “not enough signals yet” than invent a low score.
Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 55 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 55 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
Recorded HTTPS check did not confirm a valid connection
Missing DMARC (mild)
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.