Domain Whois Data API API ID: 10164

Retrieve accurate WHOIS records, including registrar details, creation dates, expiry, domain status, DNS servers, and contact information through structured JSON responses.
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The Domain Whois Data API allows you to access detailed information about any domain name quickly and in a structured manner. This API is designed for users who need to obtain complete WHOIS data for real-time domain management, analysis, or verification.

With this API, you can obtain up-to-date WHOIS records in a clear and standardized JSON format, eliminating the complexity of performing manual queries or interpreting hard-to-read text outputs. The data provided includes information about the registrar, domain creation and expiration dates, name servers (DNS), domain status, DNSSEC policy, registration identifiers, and registrar abuse contact details.

In short, the Domain Whois Data API is an essential resource for any project that needs to validate, analyze, or monitor internet domains. With it, you'll save time, obtain accurate data, and improve the security and efficiency of your applications.

API Documentation

Endpoints


Retrieve complete WHOIS data for any domain, including registrar, creation and expiry dates, DNS servers, domain status, and abuse contact details.



                                                                            
GET https://docs.zylalabs.com/api/10164/domain+whois+data+api/19498/whois+lookup
                                                                            
                                                                        

Whois Lookup - Endpoint Features

Object Description
domain [Required] Enter a domain

Free test requests remaining: 3 of 3.


INPUT PARAMETERS

domain

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

{
    "status": "success",
    "whois": {
        "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",
        "creation_date": "1997-09-15T04:00:00Z",
        "registry_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",
        "domain_status": "serverUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#serverUpdateProhibited",
        "dnssec": "unsigned",
        "url_of_the_icann_whois_inaccuracy_complaint_form": "https://www.icann.org/wicf/",
        "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",
        "terms_of_use": "You are not authorized to access or query our Whois",
        "by_the_following_terms_of_use": "You agree that you may use this Data only",
        "to": "(1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass",
        "name_servers": [
            "ns1.google.com",
            "ns2.google.com",
            "ns3.google.com",
            "ns4.google.com"
        ]
    }
}

Whois Lookup - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/10164/domain+whois+data+api/19498/whois+lookup?domain=google.com' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

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

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Domain Whois Data API FAQs

The Whois Lookup endpoint returns comprehensive WHOIS data for a specified domain, including registrar details, domain creation and expiry dates, DNS servers, domain status, and registrar abuse contact information.

Key fields in the response include "registrar," "creationDate," "expiryDate," "dnsServers," "domainStatus," and "abuseContact," providing essential information for domain management and analysis.

The response data is structured in a JSON format, with each key-value pair representing specific WHOIS information. This structured format allows for easy parsing and integration into applications.

The Whois Lookup endpoint provides information such as registrar details, domain registration dates, DNS server information, domain status, and contact details for reporting abuse.

Users can customize their requests by specifying the domain name in the endpoint URL. Additional parameters may be included to filter or refine the data returned, depending on the API's capabilities.

The data is sourced from WHOIS databases maintained by domain registrars and registries, ensuring that the information is accurate and up-to-date for effective domain management.

Typical use cases include domain verification, monitoring domain status, conducting security audits, and analyzing domain ownership for research or competitive analysis.

If the response contains partial or empty results, users should check the domain name for accuracy or consider that the domain may not be registered. Implementing error handling in applications can help manage such scenarios effectively.

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