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Whois API & Whois
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Bulk API User Guide
Bulk Whois API provides Whois records for a bulk list of Domans/IPs via a single REST API query. It is designed for server-to-server communication between your system and the WhoisXmlApi.com network using standard HTTP or HTTPS protocols. The query responses are delivered in either XML or JSON format based on your format request. Requests are made through HTTP GET/POST method.
To get started you need to have a developers account with WhoisXmlApi.com. Authentication is needed each time in order to use the API.
Making a Web Service Call for Bulk Whois API
Send POST requests to:
Making a Web Service Call for Bulk Whois API: Request Object
Request Format:
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| domains | String (array) |
| password | String (required) |
| username | String (required) |
| outputFormat | json/xml |
Sample JSON Request
Making a Web Service Call for Bulk Whois API: Response Object
Response Format:
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| requestId | String |
Sample JSON Response
Usage Limits
The maximum number of requests per second is 1. In case that the limit is breached (either from single IP address or from multiple IPs), you will be penalized with the 30 second ban. That ban includes IPs that were used at the time of the offence, and includes all following IPs (based on username from additional requests) used during the ban time.
