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Lifeline · peacecorpswriters.org over time
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
On AboutUs since 2006 · 2 registrar changes since Jan 17, 2017 · no ownership change on record since 2017 · last checked Aug 17, 2026.
Registration
No registration date on file yet. AboutUs reads it from RDAP when the site is checked.
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageJun 21, 2006 – Nov 5, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described peacecorpswriters.org from Jun 21, 2006 to Nov 5, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2006Jul 1, 2006“The goal of launching this web site, as well as that of publishing its precursor, the newsletter RPCV Writers & Readers, is at the heart of the Third Goal of the Peace Corps - to “bring the world back home.” The writing…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Registrar
TUCOWS, INC.TUCOWS, INC.Jan 17, 2017 – Jan 21, 2026Registrar TUCOWS, INC. (IANA 69) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for peacecorpswriters.org, from Jan 17, 2017 to Jan 21, 2026.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)GoDaddy.com, LLC
Ownership
Ownership recordsJan 17, 2017 – Jun 26, 2026Registration records for peacecorpswriters.org are held from Jan 17, 2017 to Jun 26, 2026 (30 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
No ownership changes recorded, 2017–2026
Zone file
Nameservers: YahooNameservers: YahooJan 17, 2017 – Sep 20, 2022Registration records listed Yahoo nameservers (yns1.yahoo.com, yns2.yahoo.com) for peacecorpswriters.org from Jan 17, 2017 to Sep 20, 2022.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)Nameservers: turbify.com
Certificate
GoDaddy.comFeb 17, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026GoDaddy.com issued 2 certificates for peacecorpswriters.org from Feb 17, 2026, the latest valid until Sep 3, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)Let's EncryptApr 6, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (16)
Jun 21, 2006 – Nov 5, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described peacecorpswriters.org from Jun 21, 2006 to Nov 5, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2006AboutUs record: “The goal of launching this web site, as well as that of publishing its precursor, the newsletter RPCV Writers & Readers, is at the heart of the Third Goal of the Peace Corps - to “bring the world back home.” The writing…”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006
Jan 17, 2017 – Jan 21, 2026Registrar: Registrar TUCOWS, INC. (IANA 69) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for peacecorpswriters.org, from Jan 17, 2017 to Jan 21, 2026.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Jan 17, 2017 – Jun 26, 2026Ownership: Registration records for peacecorpswriters.org are held from Jan 17, 2017 to Jun 26, 2026 (30 records). None shows a change of registrant. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Jan 17, 2017 – Sep 20, 2022Zone file: Registration records listed Yahoo nameservers (yns1.yahoo.com, yns2.yahoo.com) for peacecorpswriters.org from Jan 17, 2017 to Sep 20, 2022.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Current AboutUs recordJun 26, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
May 15, 2026 – Jul 22, 2026
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for peacecorpswriters.org, from May 15, 2026 to Jul 22, 2026.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Key-Systems GmbHSep 14, 2026Registrar Key-Systems GmbH in the registration data recorded on Sep 14, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jun 26, 2026
Nameservers: turbify.com
Mar 19, 2023 – Jan 21, 2026
Registration records listed turbify.com nameservers (ns1.turbify.com, ns2.turbify.com) for peacecorpswriters.org from Mar 19, 2023 to Jan 21, 2026.
Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to turbify.comMar 19, 2023peacecorpswriters.org's nameservers moved from Yahoo to turbify.com at some point between Sep 20, 2022 and Mar 19, 2023. Last seen at Yahoo: Sep 20, 2022 (registration record). First seen at turbify.com: Mar 19, 2023 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 6 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: CloudflareMay 15, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (janet.ns.cloudflare.com, wells.ns.cloudflare.com) for peacecorpswriters.org from May 15, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to CloudflareMay 15, 2026peacecorpswriters.org's nameservers moved from turbify.com to Cloudflare at some point between Jan 21, 2026 and May 15, 2026. Last seen at turbify.com: Jan 21, 2026 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: May 15, 2026 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 4 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)
Let's Encrypt issued 10 certificates for peacecorpswriters.org from Apr 6, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 29, 2026.
Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Google Trust ServicesJun 4, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026Google Trust Services issued 11 certificates for peacecorpswriters.org from Jun 4, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 4, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Certificate from Google Trust ServicesAug 2, 2026Google Trust Services certificate valid Aug 2, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026; the date it was observed was not recorded.Source: TLS check (observation date not recorded)
Mar 19, 2023 – Jan 21, 2026
Zone file: Registration records listed turbify.com nameservers (ns1.turbify.com, ns2.turbify.com) for peacecorpswriters.org from Mar 19, 2023 to Jan 21, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Mar 19, 2023Zone file: peacecorpswriters.org's nameservers moved from Yahoo to turbify.com at some point between Sep 20, 2022 and Mar 19, 2023. Last seen at Yahoo: Sep 20, 2022 (registration record). First seen at turbify.com: Mar 19, 2023 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 6 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)
Feb 17, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026Certificate: GoDaddy.com issued 2 certificates for peacecorpswriters.org from Feb 17, 2026, the latest valid until Sep 3, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Apr 6, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 10 certificates for peacecorpswriters.org from Apr 6, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 29, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
May 15, 2026 – Jul 22, 2026Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the WHOIS and RDAP records held for peacecorpswriters.org, from May 15, 2026 to Jul 22, 2026.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
May 15, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed Cloudflare nameservers (janet.ns.cloudflare.com, wells.ns.cloudflare.com) for peacecorpswriters.org from May 15, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
May 15, 2026Zone file: peacecorpswriters.org's nameservers moved from turbify.com to Cloudflare at some point between Jan 21, 2026 and May 15, 2026. Last seen at turbify.com: Jan 21, 2026 (registration record). First seen at Cloudflare: May 15, 2026 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the 4 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 4, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services issued 11 certificates for peacecorpswriters.org from Jun 4, 2026, the latest valid until Jan 4, 2027.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader)
Jun 26, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Aug 2, 2026Certificate: Google Trust Services certificate valid Aug 2, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026; the date it was observed was not recorded.Source: TLS check (observation date not recorded)
Sep 14, 2026Registrar: Registrar Key-Systems GmbH in the registration data recorded on Sep 14, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jun 26, 2026
3 of 4 safety checks passed (Oct 27, 2026).
Registered 1999 · site is live · HTTPS valid
PeaceCorpsWriters.org Associate Group of the National Peace Corps Association
The goal of launching this web site, as well as that of publishing its precursor, the newsletter RPCV Writers & Readers, is at the heart of the Third Goal of the Peace Corps — to “bring the world back home.” The writings of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), all their novels, short stories, essays and poetry are a positive way of educating Americans about the world, an essential Third Goal activity.
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Current facts
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latest result
Domain registered Feb 13, 1999 — 27 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: Key-Systems GmbH — since Sep 14, 2026; previously GoDaddy.com, LLC.
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for peacecorpswriters.org.
checked Oct 3, 2026
The site on this domain is no longer the one AboutUs first recorded in 2006; it is now used for something different.
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 70 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 70 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
No MX and no DMARC (mild)
What peacecorpswriters.org said about itself, 2006
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
2006
The goal of launching this web site, as well as that of publishing its precursor, the newsletter RPCV Writers & Readers, is at the heart of the Third Goal of the Peace Corps - to “bring the world back home.” The writings of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), all their novels, short stories, essays and poetry are a positive way of educating Americans about the world, an essential Third Goal…
Site history
Dated record — historical facts always carry their date.
1999
Domain registered (Feb 13, 1999).
2026
Domain moved to Key-Systems GmbH (previously GoDaddy.com, LLC) — change first observed Sep 14, 2026.