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Searching Internationalized Domains (IDNs)

ZoneFeeds supports searching both standard and internationalized domains (IDNs). IDNs contain non-ASCII characters from scripts like Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, etc.
To query them, you must first convert them to Punycode, an ASCII-compatible encoding used by the Domain Name System (DNS).

Step 1: Convert Unicode Domain to Punycode

  • Use any trusted IDN converter to convert Unicode domains or TLDs into Punycode.
  • Example: 银行 → xn--t6qv86b

Step 2: Enter Punycode in ZoneFeeds

  • Paste the Punycode value into the domain or TLD field.
  • Submit your search.

Punycode Example

Punycode

Best Practices

  • Always convert Unicode domains to Punycode before searching.
  • Use the API for bulk retrieval or automation.
  • Pay attention to flagged domains and potential impersonation risks.

💡 Next Steps:
Explore Wildcard Searching or API Access for advanced queries.