ICANN
Connect ICANN to access domain registration, ownership, and expiration data in your reporting tools.
Last updated: July 3, 2025
Updated by: Ruan Marinho
What is this integration?
The ICANN integration pulls verified domain registration information directly into your SplashDash account. By using the ICANN’s WHOIS database, you can easily verify domain ownership, monitor expiration dates, and view DNS changes.
This integration is especially helpful for security audits, domain tracking, and competitive research.
What does it gather?
SplashDash will retrieve public WHOIS and domain data from ICANN’s official records:
Domain Ownership Information – Includes registrant name, organization, and contact details (when publicly available)
Registration and Expiration Dates – See when a domain was created and when it’s set to expire
Registrar Details – Know which company manages the domain registration
Name Server (DNS) Information – Identify where the domain is hosted and managed
Status Flags – View domain lock status, pending transfer flags, and related domain controls
What kind of reports can this integration be used with?
ICANN data enhances reports focused on website management, audits, and competitive monitoring. You can include domain-level data across several types of dashboards:
Domain Management Reports – Track your owned domains, upcoming expirations, and registrar data
Security and Compliance Audits – Confirm ownership and identify domains with outdated or missing information
Competitive Monitoring Reports – Research competitors' domains to understand when they were created and who manages them
Client Onboarding Reports – Verify client domain info during intake to ensure access and authority
Hosting & DNS Tracking Dashboards – Keep tabs on where domains point and identify potential DNS conflicts
Example report
A sample report generated using data from the ICANN integration.
Source: Google Maps, WhatCMS, Ahrefs, ICANN, Moz
Frequently asked questions
What is ICANN and why is it useful for marketing teams?
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) manages domain registrations and coordinates the global WHOIS database. For marketers and agencies, ICANN data is helpful for verifying domain ownership, checking expiration dates, and analyzing competitor websites. It adds transparency and accountability when working with client domains or researching new acquisitions.
Do I need special credentials to use the ICANN integration?
No special account or login is needed. ICANN provides public WHOIS data, and SplashDash accesses it via API to deliver that data directly to your reports. Keep in mind that some information may be masked depending on privacy settings and GDPR compliance.
How accurate is the information pulled from ICANN?
The data comes directly from ICANN’s WHOIS database, which is the official global record for domain registrations. However, accuracy may vary depending on whether a domain’s registrant has enabled privacy protection. In such cases, specific ownership details may be hidden.
How often does the ICANN data update in SplashDash?
SplashDash checks for updates the moment you run a report - so it is always real time.
Domain data doesn’t change as frequently as performance metrics, so this ensures that registration and DNS information remains current.
For more detailed information, please visit the official ICANN website.
Questions about this integration? Email hello@splashdash.ai
