Whois Domain Search API

The Whois Domain Search API provides access to essential details regarding domain ownership, registration, and contact information, thereby assisting in cybersecurity, research endeavors, and effective domain management practices.

About the API:  

The Whois Domain Search API is an invaluable resource for quickly and efficiently accessing vital domain name information. By tapping into a vast repository of data pertaining to domain registration, ownership and administrative details, this API acts as a gateway to the extensive WHOIS database, serving a myriad of applications, from verifying domain legitimacy to managing domain portfolios and enforcing online security.

In essence, the Whois Domain Search API streamlines the process of retrieving accurate and up-to-date WHOIS data critical to a multitude of online initiatives.

In summary, the Whois Domain Search API emerges as an indispensable resource for anyone interacting with domain-related data. Whether a domain registrar, cybersecurity expert, brand protection specialist or domain-centric application developer, this API provides a comprehensive set of tools to streamline operations and enhance domain-related projects. Its robust features and adaptability enable efficient utilization of the rich WHOIS database, ultimately fostering improved domain management and informed decision making.

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

It will receive a parameter and provide you with a JSON.

 

What are the most common uses cases of this API?

  1. Domain ownership verification: Confirm the legitimacy of a domain by checking its registrant information.

  2. Domain registration date: Determine when a domain was registered to assess its credibility or history.

  3. Domain expiration date: Monitor domain expiration dates to avoid lapses in ownership.

  4. Domain Availability Check: Quickly check if a desired domain name is available for registration.

  5. Cybersecurity Investigation: Investigate domains for potential security threats, such as phishing or malware distribution.

     

Are there any limitations to your plans?

Besides the number of API calls per month, there are no other limitations.

API Documentation

Endpoints


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



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/4070/whois+domain+search+api/4900/domain+information
                                                                            
                                                                        

Domain Information - Endpoint Features

Object Description
url [Required]
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"status":"ok","error":null,"data":{"whois.verisign-grs.com":{"Domain Status":["clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited","clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited","clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited","serverDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#serverDeleteProhibited","serverTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#serverTransferProhibited","serverUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#serverUpdateProhibited"],"Name Server":["NS1.GOOGLE.COM","NS2.GOOGLE.COM","NS3.GOOGLE.COM","NS4.GOOGLE.COM"],"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":"2019-09-09T15:39:04Z","Created Date":"1997-09-15T04:00:00Z","Expiry Date":"2028-09-14T04:00:00Z","Registrar":"MarkMonitor Inc.","Registrar IANA ID":"292","Registrar Abuse Contact Email":"[email protected]","Registrar Abuse Contact Phone":"+1.2086851750","DNSSEC":"unsigned","URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form":"https://www.icann.org/wicf/",">>> Last update of whois database":"2024-11-17T00:00:23Z <<<","text":["For more information on Whois status codes, please visit https://icann.org/epp","","NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the","registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is","currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration","date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring","registrar.  Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to","view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.","","TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois","database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and","automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or","modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry","Services' (\"VeriSign\") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for","information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information","about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not","guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide","by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only","for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data","to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass","unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,","or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes","that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,","repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly","prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to","use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or","query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register","domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right","to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure","operational stability.  VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the","Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign","reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.","","The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and","Registrars."]},"whois.markmonitor.com":{"Domain Status":["clientUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited)","clientTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited)","clientDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited)","serverUpdateProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverUpdateProhibited)","serverTransferProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverTransferProhibited)","serverDeleteProhibited (https://www.icann.org/epp#serverDeleteProhibited)"],"Name Server":["ns3.google.com","ns1.google.com","ns4.google.com","ns2.google.com"],"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":"2024-08-02T02:17:33+0000","Created Date":"1997-09-15T07:00:00+0000","Expiry 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","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","DNSSEC":"unsigned","URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System":"http://wdprs.internic.net/",">>> Last update of WHOIS database":"2024-11-17T00:00:18+0000 <<<","text":["For more information on WHOIS status codes, please visit:","https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/epp-status-codes","","If you wish to contact this domain’s Registrant, Administrative, or Technical","contact, and such email address is not visible above, you may do so via our web","form, pursuant to ICANN’s Temporary Specification. To verify that you are not a","robot, please enter your email address to receive a link to a page that","facilitates email communication with the relevant contact(s).","","Web-based WHOIS:","https://domains.markmonitor.com/whois","","If you have a legitimate interest in viewing the non-public WHOIS details, send","your request and the reasons for your request to [email protected]","and specify the domain name in the subject line. We will review that request and","may ask for supporting documentation and explanation.","","The data in MarkMonitor’s WHOIS database is provided for information purposes,","and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related to a domain","name’s registration record. While MarkMonitor believes the data to be accurate,","the data is provided \"as is\" with no guarantee or warranties regarding its","accuracy.","","By submitting a WHOIS query, you agree that you will use this data only for","lawful purposes and that, under no circumstances will you use this data to:","(1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission by email, telephone,","or facsimile of mass, unsolicited, commercial advertising, or spam; or","(2) enable high volume, automated, or electronic processes that send queries,","data, or email to MarkMonitor (or its systems) or the domain name contacts (or","its systems).","","MarkMonitor reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.","","By submitting this query, you agree to abide by this policy.","","MarkMonitor Domain Management(TM)","Protecting companies and consumers in a digital world.","","Visit MarkMonitor at https://www.markmonitor.com","Contact us at +1.8007459229","In Europe, at +44.02032062220","--"]}}}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Domain Information - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/4070/whois+domain+search+api/4900/domain+information?url=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 Domain Search 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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To use this API the user must indicate the URL of a domain.

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A Whois Domain Search API is a web service that provides programmable access to domain name information. It allows users to retrieve details about domain names, including ownership, registration, and technical information.

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