The Retrieve Domain Ownership 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 Retrieve Domain Ownership 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.
{
"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"
]
}
}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/10166/retrieve+domain+ownership+data+api/19499/whois+lookup?domain=google.com' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
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The Whois Lookup endpoint returns comprehensive WHOIS data for a specified domain, including registrar information, domain creation and expiration dates, DNS servers, domain status, and registrar abuse contact details.
Key fields in the response include "registrar," "creationDate," "expirationDate," "nameServers," "domainStatus," and "abuseContact," providing essential details for domain management and analysis.
The response data is structured in a standardized JSON format, making it easy to parse and integrate into applications. Each key field is clearly labeled, allowing for straightforward access to specific information.
The Whois Lookup endpoint provides information such as registrar details, domain lifecycle dates (creation and expiration), DNS server information, domain status, and abuse contact details, essential for domain verification and management.
Data accuracy is maintained through regular updates from authoritative WHOIS databases and continuous monitoring for discrepancies, ensuring users receive reliable and up-to-date information.
Typical use cases include domain verification for purchases, monitoring domain status for security purposes, and conducting analysis for domain portfolio management or competitive research.
Users can customize their requests by specifying the domain name in the API call. Additional parameters may be available to filter or refine the data returned, depending on the API's capabilities.
Standard data patterns include consistent formatting of dates (e.g., ISO 8601), structured lists for name servers, and clear status indicators. Users can expect well-defined fields that facilitate easy data extraction and analysis.
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