Whois Information API

Whois Information API

The Whois Information API is a powerful tool that provides complete and detailed information about the registration and ownership of a domain name.

API description

About the API:  

By accessing the API, users, developers, businesses and individuals can obtain a wealth of data related to a specific domain, allowing them to gain valuable information and make informed decisions.

The Whois protocol is a widely used standard for querying domain name registration databases to obtain details about domain ownership, registration dates, expiration dates, contact information and more. Traditionally, users accessed this information through specialized Whois lookup services or domain registrar websites. However, the Whois Information API simplifies the process by providing a programmatic interface to retrieve all relevant data in a structured, machine-readable format.

One of the main advantages of the Whois Information API is its ease of integration. Developers can make simple requests to the API, passing the domain name as a parameter, and receive a JSON response, with all Whois information for the specified domain. This simplified process eliminates the need for complex parsing and ensures smooth and efficient data retrieval.

The API is invaluable for domain owners and users who want to manage their domain portfolios efficiently. By using the API to retrieve up-to-date registration data, contact information and expiration dates, domain owners can track the status of their domains and ensure that they remain in good standing. This proactive approach helps avoid unintentional lapses in domain registration and potential loss of control over valuable digital assets.

In conclusion, the Whois Information API is a valuable resource for obtaining complete and up-to-date domain registration details and ownership information. Whether for domain management, cybersecurity, market research or legal research, the API provides users with valuable information about domain-related activities. Its ease of integration, data accuracy and security measures make it an indispensable tool for a wide range of applications and industries.

 

What this API receives and what your API provides (input/output)?

It will receive parameters and provide you with a JSON.

 

What are the most common uses cases of this API?

  1. Domain management: Website owners and administrators can use the API to retrieve and manage Whois information for their domains, including registration and expiration dates.

  2. Domain search: Companies and individuals can perform domain searches using the API to collect ownership details and registration data for specific domains.

  3. Brand protection: Companies can use the API to monitor and track domain ownership changes and identify potential cases of domain hijacking or cybersquatting for brand protection purposes.

  4. Cybersecurity analysis: Cybersecurity professionals can access Whois information to investigate suspicious domain registrations and detect possible phishing or malware-related activity.

  5. Competitor analysis: Companies can use the API to collect Whois data on competitors' domains, which will help them understand their online presence and marketing strategies.


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API Documentation

Endpoints


To use this endpoint you must enter the URL of a domain in the parameter.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/2393/whois+information+api/2324/get+domain+information
                                                                            
                                                                        

Get domain information - Endpoint Features
Object Description
domain [Required]
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"domain-name":"google.com","registry-domain-id":"2138514_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN","registrar-whois-server":"whois.markmonitor.com","registrar-url":"http:\/\/www.markmonitor.com","updated-date":"2019-09-09T15:39:04+0000","creation-date":"1997-09-15T07:00:00+0000","registrar-registration-expiration-date":"2028-09-13T07:00:00+0000","registrar":"MarkMonitor, Inc.","registrar-iana-id":"292","registrar-abuse-contact-email":"[email protected]","registrar-abuse-contact-phone":"+1.2086851750","domain-status":"serverDeleteProhibited (https:\/\/www.icann.org\/epp#serverDeleteProhibited)","registrant-organization":"Google LLC","registrant-state\/province":"CA","registrant-country":"US","registrant-email":"Select Request Email Form at https:\/\/domains.markmonitor.com\/whois\/google.com","admin-organization":"Google LLC","admin-state\/province":"CA","admin-country":"US","admin-email":"Select Request Email Form at https:\/\/domains.markmonitor.com\/whois\/google.com","tech-organization":"Google LLC","tech-state\/province":"CA","tech-country":"US","tech-email":"Select Request Email Form at https:\/\/domains.markmonitor.com\/whois\/google.com","name-server":"ns4.google.com","dnssec":"unsigned","url-of-the-icann-whois-data-problem-reporting-system":"http:\/\/wdprs.internic.net\/",">>>-last-update-of-whois-database":"2023-08-04T19:52:46+0000 <<<","for-more-information-on-whois-status-codes,-please-visit":"","https":"\/\/domains.markmonitor.com\/whois","web-based-whois":"","lawful-purposes-and-that,-under-no-circumstances-will-you-use-this-data-to":"","visit-markmonitor-at-https":"\/\/www.markmonitor.com"}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get domain information - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/2393/whois+information+api/2324/get+domain+information?domain=https://www.google.com' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 

    

API Access Key & Authentication

After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Whois Information API REST API, simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.

Headers

Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.


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The user must enter the URL of a domain.

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The Whois Information API is a tool that provides extensive and accurate details about the registration and ownership of a domain name.

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