The Domain Name Lookup API is a valuable tool for obtaining essential domain name information quickly and efficiently. It provides access to a wealth of data related to domain registration, ownership and administrative details. This API serves as a gateway to the extensive WHOIS database, offering information that is crucial for various applications, from verifying the legitimacy of a domain to managing domain portfolios and ensuring online security.
In essence, the Domain Name Lookup API simplifies the process of retrieving accurate and up-to-date WHOIS data, which is essential for numerous online activities. Here is an in-depth exploration of what the API offers:
Domain Information - With the Domain Name Lookup API, users can easily retrieve crucial information about a domain name. This includes details about the registrant, administrative contacts, technical contacts and billing contacts. This comprehensive data is invaluable for verifying the legitimacy of a domain or conducting an investigation into its owner.
Registration details: The API provides access to essential registration details such as domain creation date and expiration date. This information is vital for managing domains, tracking domain lifecycles and ensuring timely renewals.
Name server information: Find out which name servers are associated with a particular domain. This information is crucial for diagnosing DNS-related problems and understanding how a domain's web traffic is routed.
Domain availability: Users can perform real-time checks to determine if a specific domain name is available for registration.
In short, the Domain Name Lookup API is an indispensable resource for anyone working with domain-related data. Whether you are a domain registrar, a cybersecurity expert, a brand protection specialist or a developer working on domain-related applications, this API equips you with a complete set of tools to streamline your operations and enhance your domain-related projects. Its robust features and flexibility allow you to leverage the wealth of information stored in the WHOIS database efficiently and effectively, ultimately contributing to better domain management and decision-making.
It will receive parameters and provide you with a JSON.
Domain ownership verification: Confirm the legitimacy of a domain by checking its registrant information.
Domain registration date: Determine when a domain was registered to assess its credibility or history.
Domain expiration date: Monitor domain expiration dates to avoid lapses in ownership.
Domain Availability Check: Quickly check if a desired domain name is available for registration.
Cybersecurity Investigation: Investigate domains for potential security threats, such as phishing or malware distribution.
Besides the number of API calls per month, there are no other limitations.
To use this endpoint you must indicate the URL of a domain in the parameter.
Domain Information - Endpoint Features
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{"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":"2023-09-20T18:09:26Z <<<","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. 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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":["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":"2019-09-09T15:39:04+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":"2023-09-20T18:08:56+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","--"]}}}
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/2579/domain+name+lookup+api/2577/domain+information?url=google.com' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
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[Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed. |
No long-term commitment. Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime. Free Trial includes up to 50 requests.
To use this API the user must indicate the URL of a domain.
There are different plans suits everyone including a free trial for small amount of requests, but it’s rate is limit to prevent abuse of the service.
Zyla provides a wide range of integration methods for almost all programming languages. You can use these codes to integrate with your project as you need.
A Domain Name Lookup 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.
The Domain Information endpoint returns comprehensive details about a domain, including registrant information, administrative and technical contacts, domain status, name servers, registration dates, and expiration dates.
Key fields in the response include "Domain Name," "Registrar," "Created Date," "Expiry Date," "Name Server," and "Domain Status," which provide essential insights into the domain's ownership and management.
The response data is structured in JSON format, with a top-level "status" field indicating success or error, followed by "data" containing detailed domain information organized by specific attributes.
The endpoint provides information on domain ownership, registration details, name server associations, and domain status, which are crucial for domain management and cybersecurity investigations.
Users can customize requests by specifying the domain URL in the endpoint parameter, allowing for targeted queries to retrieve information for specific domains of interest.
The data is sourced from the WHOIS database, which is maintained by domain registrars and registries, ensuring that the information is accurate and up-to-date.
Typical use cases include verifying domain ownership, monitoring registration and expiration dates, checking domain availability, and conducting cybersecurity investigations to identify potential threats.
Users can analyze the returned data to assess domain legitimacy, manage domain portfolios, track renewal dates, and diagnose DNS issues, enhancing their domain management strategies.
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