Attributes of role objects
APNIC strongly recommends the use of role objects. For more information on how to use role objects, see Creating role objects.
Role template
To view the role, see APNIC Whois Database object templates.
Role attributes
The following describe the mandatory and optional attributes in a role.
Mandatory attributes
Attribute |
Description |
role |
The full name of an administrative, technical or zone contact person specified in another object. |
address |
Full postal address for the role account. |
phone |
Telephone number for the role function. |
The e-mail address for the role account. To report spam or network abuse, please use the email specified here. |
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admin-c |
The NIC-handle of an on-site contact person object. As more than one person often fulfils a role function, there may be more than one admin-c listed. In the web interface, the admin-c attribute contains a link to the person object the NIC-handle belongs to. |
tech-c |
The NIC-handle of a technical contact person or role object. As more than one person often fulfils a role function, there may be more than one tech-c listed. In the web interface, the tech-c attribute contains a link to the person or role object the NIC-handle belongs to. |
nic-hdl |
The NIC-handle of the role object. Example: SNOC100-AP |
mnt-by |
The identifier of a registered mntner object used for authorisation and authentication. In the web interface, the mnt-by attribute contains a link to the specified mntner. |
changed |
The email address of who last updated the database object and the date it occurred. Every time a change is made to a database object, this attribute will show the email address of the person who made those changes. This is not to be used as a contact address. |
source |
The name of the database from which the data was obtained. |
Optional attributes
Attribute |
Description |
country |
Two letter ISO 3166 code of the country or economy where the admin-c is based. Details of codes are specified in ISO 3166 |
fax-no |
The fax number of the role function. |
trouble |
Can be used to include details on where to send abuse complaints. |
remarks |
General remarks. May include a URL or instructions on where to send abuse complaints. |
notify |
The e-mail address to which notifications of changes to an object should be sent. When this attribute contains dbmon@apnic.net, it means APNIC staff are notified of changes to the object. Do not send spam or hacking complaints to this address. |
