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revoke (domain)

Removes the domain at the registry. Use this command to request a refund for a domain purchase. This call can refund/revoke only one domain at the time.

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Note:

A refund can be issued for only those domains which fall within the specified grace period as defined by each registry.

Request parameters for revoke (domain)

Standard parameters

  • action = revoke
  • object = domain

Attributes

Parameters within the attributes associative array are described below.

Parameter nameObligationDefinition/Value
domainRequiredDomain to be revoked.
notesOptionalInformation relevant to action. Notes are saved to domain notes.

Response parameters for revoke (domain)

Standard parameters

  • action = reply
  • object = domain
  • is_success = a Boolean is returned, indicating success or failure of the
    request
  • response_code = response code indicating outcome of the request
  • response_text = message describing the outcome of the request

Attributes

If the request is successful, the attributes associative array may include the
following:

Parameter nameObligationDefinition/Value
chargeOptionalValue indicating whether the reseller has been charged:

0—No charge
 1—Indicates a Value
priceOptionalThe sum of money of that the reseller is charged.
total_refundOptionalThe sum of money the reseller was refunded
deletion_idOptionalA unique identifier to denote the revoke action

Examples for revoke (domain)

Request 

<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8' standalone='no'?>
<!DOCTYPE OPS_envelope SYSTEM 'ops.dtd'>
<OPS_envelope>
    <header>
        <version>0.9</version>
    </header>
    <body>
        <data_block>
            <dt_assoc>
                <item key="protocol">XCP</item>
                <item key="action">REVOKE</item>
                <item key="object">DOMAIN</item>
                <item key="attributes">
                    <dt_assoc>
                        <item key="domain">thegreatesttest.net</item>
                        <item key="notes">this is a test</item>
                    </dt_assoc>
                </item>
            </dt_assoc>
        </data_block>
    </body>
</OPS_envelope>

Response 

<?xml version='1.0' encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no" ?>
<!DOCTYPE OPS_envelope SYSTEM "ops.dtd">
<OPS_envelope>
 <header>
  <version>0.9</version>
  </header>
 <body>
  <data_block>
   <dt_assoc>
    <item key="protocol">XCP</item>
    <item key="object">DOMAIN</item>
    <item key="response_text">Domain thegreatesttest.net revoked successfully</item>
    <item key="action">REPLY</item>
    <item key="attributes">
     <dt_assoc>
      <item key="charge">0</item>
      <item key="price">0</item>
      <item key="total_refund">15.00</item>
      <item key="deletion_id">43062543</item>
     </dt_assoc>
    </item>
    <item key="response_code">200</item>
    <item key="is_success">1</item>
   </dt_assoc>
  </data_block>
 </body>
</OPS_envelope>

<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8' standalone='no'?>
<!DOCTYPE OPS_envelope SYSTEM 'ops.dtd'>
<OPS_envelope>
    <header>
        <version>0.9</version>
    </header>
    <body>
        <data_block>
            <dt_assoc>
                <item key="protocol">XCP</item>
                <item key="action">REPLY</item>
                <item key="object">DOMAIN</item>
                <item key="is_success">0</item>
                <item key="response_text">Domain not found.</item>
                <item key="response_code">461</item>
            </dt_assoc>
        </data_block>
    </body>
</OPS_envelope>

Updated almost 2 years ago