Getting started
On this page, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to getting started with Domain Watchdog and exploring its main features. The sidebar menu on the left allows you to quickly navigate between all documentation sections.
Create an account
Section titled “Create an account”If your instance allows user registration, you can create an account directly from the interface.
- Click the Register button.
- Enter your email address and password.
- A confirmation email will be sent to verify your address.
After confirming your email, you can log in and start using all available features.
Search for a domain name
Section titled “Search for a domain name”Domain Watchdog uses the RDAP protocol, the modern replacement for WHOIS, to retrieve accurate information about domain names.
Create a Watchlist
Section titled “Create a Watchlist”A Watchlist is a collection of domain names, triggers, and optionally an API Connector. It allows you to:
- monitor domain status changes
- receive notifications (email or webhook: Slack, Mattermost, Discord, etc.)
- optionally auto-purchase a domain when it expires
Watchlist notifications
Section titled “Watchlist notifications”When a domain changes state, you’ll automatically receive a notification.
You can also export domain events as iCalendar feeds.
Create a Connector
Section titled “Create a Connector”A Connector is used to automatically order (backorder) a domain name using its provider’s API.
Supported registrar list
Section titled “Supported registrar list”Tracking table
Section titled “Tracking table”The Tracking table page displays a list of all the domain names you monitor via your Watchlists. This list is ordered, meaning the domain names are arranged according to their estimated deletion date.
