curl "https://domscan.net/v1/status?name=company&tlds=com,net,org"
Example Response
{
"name": "company",
"results": [
{
"domain": "company.com",
"available": false,
"source": "rdap",
"registry_status": ["client transfer prohibited"],
"rdap_events": [
{ "eventAction": "registration", "eventDate": "1996-04-08T04:00:00Z" },
{ "eventAction": "expiration", "eventDate": "2027-04-09T04:00:00Z" }
]
}
]
}
Key Features
Structured Data
JSON responses instead of unparseable WHOIS text. No regex needed.
Standardized Format
Consistent response format across all TLDs and registries.
Better Accuracy
RDAP queries authoritative sources, not outdated WHOIS proxies.
International Support
Proper handling of IDN domains and Unicode characters.
HTTPS Security
All queries over secure connections, unlike plaintext WHOIS.
No Parsing Required
Structured fields for status, dates, and availability.
Modern Protocol
ICANN-mandated replacement for legacy WHOIS infrastructure.
Registry Events
Access registration, expiration, and transfer dates directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHOIS returns unstructured text that varies by registry, requiring complex parsing. RDAP provides standardized JSON responses that are easy to work with programmatically.
Yes! ICANN has mandated RDAP as the replacement for WHOIS. Most registries now support RDAP, and some have deprecated WHOIS entirely.
RDAP provides registration data in a structured format. Due to privacy regulations like GDPR, both WHOIS and RDAP may have limited registrant contact information.
DomScan uses RDAP, not WHOIS. We focus on domain availability checking with accurate, structured data from authoritative RDAP servers.
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