URL Hosting Address API

The URL Hosting Address API, also known as the URL Lookup API, offers location details for any valid URL or domain name. This service facilitates pinpointing the physical or virtual hosting location of websites, aiding in various applications such as cybersecurity, content delivery optimization, and website analytics.

About the API:  

 

The URL Hosting Address API, also referred to as the URL Lookup API, serves as a vital tool for retrieving location information associated with any valid URL or domain name. By querying this API, users gain insights into the geographical hosting location of websites, empowering them with valuable data for a multitude of applications. Whether for cybersecurity purposes, content delivery optimization, or website analytics, the API enables users to accurately pinpoint where a website is physically or virtually hosted.

This information proves invaluable in scenarios such as identifying potential security risks, optimizing content delivery by selecting servers closer to target audiences, or analyzing website traffic patterns based on geographic distribution. With its comprehensive coverage and precise location data retrieval capabilities, the URL Hosting Address API emerges as an essential resource for businesses, developers, and cybersecurity professionals alike, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing overall online presence management strategies.

 

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

Returns the location of the IP address hosting the URL domain. The response contains both the geographical coordinates (latitude/longitude) as well as the city and country.

 

What are the most common uses cases of this API?

 

 
  1. Cybersecurity Analysis: Security professionals can utilize the URL Hosting Address API to investigate the physical or virtual location of suspicious websites. By determining the hosting location, they can assess potential security threats, such as phishing or malware distribution, and take appropriate measures to mitigate risks.

  2. Content Delivery Optimization: Content delivery networks (CDNs) and website administrators can leverage the API to optimize content delivery by determining the hosting location of their audience. This allows them to select servers geographically closer to users, reducing latency and improving website performance.

  3. Geotargeted Advertising: Marketers and advertisers can employ the API to gather insights into the geographic distribution of website visitors. By analyzing hosting locations, they can tailor advertising campaigns to target specific regions or demographics more effectively, increasing the relevance and impact of their ads.

  4. Compliance and Regulatory Compliance: Organizations subject to data protection regulations, such as GDPR, can use the API to ensure compliance with data residency requirements. By confirming the hosting location of websites or data servers, they can verify that data processing activities adhere to regulatory standards regarding data localization.

  5. Website Analytics and Performance Monitoring: Website owners and administrators can integrate the API into their analytics tools to track and analyze website traffic based on geographic origin. This enables them to gain insights into user demographics, identify trends, and optimize marketing strategies or content localization efforts accordingly.

 

Are there any limitations to your plans?

Besides the number of API calls, there is no other limitation.

API Documentation

Endpoints


Returns the location of the IP address hosting the URL domain. The response contains both the geographical coordinates (latitude/longitude) as well as the city and country.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/4250/url+hosting+address+api/5181/lookup
                                                                            
                                                                        

Lookup - Endpoint Features

Object Description
url [Required] valid URL to check. It supports schemes (e.g. http://example.com) as well as schemeless (e.g. example.com) formats.
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"is_valid": true, "country": "United Kingdom", "country_code": "GB", "region_code": "ENG", "region": "England", "city": "London", "zip": "W1B", "lat": 51.5072, "lon": -0.127586, "timezone": "Europe/London", "isp": "Edgecast Inc.", "url": "example.com"}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Lookup - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/4250/url+hosting+address+api/5181/lookup?url=example.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 URL Hosting Address 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 URL Hosting Address API, also known as the URL Lookup API, is a service that provides location information for any valid URL or domain name, aiding in determining the physical or virtual hosting location of websites.

The API utilizes various data sources and algorithms to analyze domain names and extract hosting location details, including IP address geolocation databases, DNS records, and WHOIS information.

The API offers a range of location details, including the country, city, region, latitude, and longitude associated with the hosting server of the specified URL or domain name.

The API strives to deliver accurate and reliable location information based on available data sources. However, accuracy may vary depending on factors such as the completeness of geolocation databases and the availability of updated WHOIS records.

The API provider may update its database regularly to ensure that location information remains current and accurate. However, users should refer to the API documentation for details on update frequency and data freshness.

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