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Domain Whois API

Retrieve WHOIS registration data for any domain, including registration dates, registrar details, name servers, and contact information.

Active1 credit = 1 requestGET/v2/domain/whois
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Endpoint Overview

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OverviewLink to Overview

The Domain Whois endpoint returns complete WHOIS registration data for any domain name, including creation dates, registrar information, name servers, and contact details.

QuickstartLink to Quickstart

GET https://api.piloterr.com/v2/domain/whois?query=piloterr.com

ParametersLink to Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
query string yes Domain name to look up

Response fieldsLink to Response fields

Field Type Description
domain.created_date string Registration date (ISO 8601)
domain.expiration_date string Expiration date (ISO 8601)
domain.name_servers array DNS name servers
registrar.name string Registrar name
registrant.country string Registrant country

NotesLink to Notes

  • Privacy protection may redact contact information.
  • EPP status codes indicate transfer/delete restrictions.

Main use casesLink to Main use cases

  • Verify domain ownership and registration age for due diligence
  • Monitor competitor domain expiration dates for acquisition opportunities
  • Enrich lead records with domain registration context
  • Investigate suspicious domains in fraud detection workflows

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