WhoisJson - API

API ID 1945

Powerful and reliable API service that provides real-time domain registration data for businesses, cybersecurity professionals, and developers. Our API delivers accurate and up-to-date WHOIS information in a simple, easy-to-parse JSON format, allowing you to monitor domain ownership, prevent fraud, and enhance your applications with valuable insights.

100% uptime 367 ms avg response

WHOIS :
WhoisJson API usually pulls records from origin Whois servers in real time, so you get up-to-the minute results. We cache some records for performance, but you can bypass the cache as needed.

WELL-DEFINED FIELDS:
Cleans up the records and pulls them apart into well-defined fields. Our system normalizes character sets and line endings, pulls the various fields from the raw text, and puts the fields in a consistent, automation-friendly format (XML or JSON).

AVOIDS QUERY RATE LIMITS:
Avoids query rate limits that you would encounter when doing Whois queries from your own IP address. Our system uses caching and a large pool of diverse IP addresses to minimize blockages and ensure that you get the records you need.

API Documentation

Endpoints

Request

Our hosted WHOIS API service provides the registration details, also known as the WHOIS record, of a domain name or an IP address.

All of the WHOIS information we offer comes both well-parsed and normalized to a consistent format so it can easily fit in with your business operations.

The following data is included:

  • Important Dates (i.e. Expiration, Creation)
  • Owner and contact information if available
  • Nameservers
  • Registrar information

 

This unified interface enables a wide variety of advanced applications :

  • Investigating spam, fraud, intrusions, and other online misbehavior
  • Tracking domain registrations
  • Checking domain name availability
  • Advanced Whois web pages
  • Detecting fraud
  • Researching Internet infrastructure and usage
  • Locating users geographically
Endpoint ID: 1683
GET https://pr213-testing.zylalabs.com/api/1945/whoisjson+-+api/1683/domain+information
INPUT PARAMETERS

Domain Information — Endpoint Features

Object Description
domain Required
format Optional json or xml format

Free test requests remaining: 3 of 3.


INPUT PARAMETERS

domain
format
API EXAMPLE RESPONSE
JSON
{"server":"gamma","name":"whoisjson.com","idnName":"whoisjson.com","status":["clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited","clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited"],"nameserver":["dns200.anycast.me","ns200.anycast.me"],"ips":"94.23.35.47","created":"2016-12-01 11:28:12","changed":"2023-12-01 05:12:54","expires":"2024-12-01 11:28:12","registered":true,"dnssec":"signedDelegation","whoisserver":"whois.ovh.com","contacts":{"owner":[{"handle":null,"type":null,"name":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","organization":null,"email":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY - Send message to contact by visiting https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/lp/request-ovhcloud-registered-domain/","address":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","zipcode":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","city":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","state":null,"country":"FR","phone":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","fax":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","created":null,"changed":null}],"admin":[{"handle":null,"type":null,"name":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","organization":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","email":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY - Send message to contact by visiting https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/lp/request-ovhcloud-registered-domain/","address":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","zipcode":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","city":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","state":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","country":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","phone":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","fax":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","created":null,"changed":null}],"tech":[{"handle":null,"type":null,"name":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","organization":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","email":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY - Send message to contact by visiting https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/lp/request-ovhcloud-registered-domain/","address":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","zipcode":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","city":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","state":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","country":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","phone":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","fax":"REDACTED FOR PRIVACY","created":null,"changed":null}]},"registrar":{"id":"433","name":"OVH, SAS","email":"[email protected]","url":"https://www.ovh.com","phone":"+33.972101007"},"rawdata":["\n   Domain Name: WHOISJSON.COM\n   Registry Domain ID: 2078340015_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN\n   Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.ovh.com\n   Registrar URL: http://www.ovh.com\n   Updated Date: 2023-12-12T19:47:39Z\n   Creation Date: 2016-12-01T10:28:12Z\n   Registry Expiry Date: 2024-12-01T10:28:12Z\n   Registrar: OVH sas\n   Registrar IANA ID: 433\n   Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]\n   Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +33.972101007\n   Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited\n   Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited\n   Name Server: DNS200.ANYCAST.ME\n   Name Server: NS200.ANYCAST.ME\n   DNSSEC: signedDelegation\n   DNSSEC DS Data: 6545 8 2 F7D830DCCE89FB22487066C4438B156BA453A938D46898D1ADF3443F9285CEE1\n   URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/\n>>> Last update of whois database: 2024-04-19T19:48:17Z <<<\n\nFor more information on Whois status codes, please visit https://icann.org/epp\n\nNOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the\nregistrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is\ncurrently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration\ndate of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring\nregistrar.  Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to\nview the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.\n\nTERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois\ndatabase through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and\nautomated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or\nmodify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry\nServices' (\"VeriSign\") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for\ninformation purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information\nabout or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not\nguarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide\nby the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only\nfor lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data\nto: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass\nunsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,\nor facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes\nthat apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,\nrepackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly\nprohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to\nuse electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or\nquery the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register\ndomain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right\nto restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure\noperational stability.  VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the\nWhois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign\nreserves the right to modify these terms at any time.\n\nThe Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and\nRegistrars.\n"],"_note":"Response truncated for documentation purposes"}
Domain Information — CODE SNIPPETS

curl --location --request GET 'https://pr213-testing.zylalabs.com/api/1945/whoisjson+-+api/1683/domain+information?domain=whoisjson.com' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

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Headers
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WhoisJson - API FAQs

The GET Domain Information endpoint returns comprehensive WHOIS registration details for a domain or IP address, including important dates (creation, expiration), owner and contact information, nameservers, and registrar details.

Key fields in the response include "created," "expires," "nameserver," "contacts," and "status." Each field provides specific information about the domain's registration and ownership.

The returned data is structured in JSON format, making it easy to parse. It includes well-defined fields that normalize character sets and line endings for consistent automation-friendly use.

This endpoint provides information such as domain registration dates, ownership details, contact information, nameservers, and registrar data, enabling various applications like fraud detection and domain tracking.

The response data is organized into key-value pairs, with each key representing a specific aspect of the domain's WHOIS information. This structure allows for straightforward access to relevant data fields.

The WhoisJson API pulls records from original WHOIS servers in real-time, ensuring that the data is accurate and up-to-date. Caching is also employed for performance while maintaining data integrity.

Typical use cases include investigating online fraud, tracking domain registrations, checking domain availability, and researching internet infrastructure, making it valuable for cybersecurity and business operations.

Users can utilize the returned data by integrating it into applications for monitoring domain ownership, conducting security investigations, or enhancing user experience with domain-related insights.

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