API Queries - Claim Domains

The claim_domains function allows you to claim domains in conflict. Additional parameters are required for this function.

Additional Parameters

• domains - The domain or domains you want to claim, comma separated (Required)

Note: Make sure to URL encode all values.

Example queries and responses:

In this example, we will claim the domains a-domain123456.com, a-domain123456-2.com & a-domain123456-3.com (domains=a-domain123456.com,a-domain123456-2.com,a-domain123456-3.com). If a domain does not belong to you, you can delete the conflict using the Delete Domains API function.

Example query:
https://www.above.com/api.php?username=user&password=pass&api_key=key&mode=claim_domains&domains=a-domain123456.com,a-domain123456-2.com,a-domain123456-3.com

Response:

			<results info="The claimed domains will be reviewed by Above.com" status="Success" />
			

Note: It is often difficult to resolve conflicts on domains with privacy enabled. To speed up the process, please send proof of ownership to your Above.com Account Manager or contact us if you are unable to do so.

Error Responses:

Possible error responses for this function are:

• 410 - No domain or domains parameter passed
• General errors, such as 200 - Internal Error or 300 - Username or password invalid.