Purchasing the API
Step-by-step guide to purchasing a Whitepages Pro API subscription
This guide walks you through the process of purchasing a paid Whitepages Pro API subscription. Paid plans offer higher query limits and are suitable for production use.
Step 1: Visit the Pricing Page
Go to whitepages.com/pro-api/pricing to view available plans.
You'll see three options:
- 14-Day Trial - Free access with 50 queries to evaluate the API
- Pro API Plan - Paid plans with 1,000 to 30,000 queries per month
- Higher-Volume Plans - Enterprise plans for 50,000+ queries per month
Step 2: Select Your Plan
Monthly vs Annual Billing
Use the toggle at the top to switch between Monthly and Annual billing. Annual plans offer a 15% discount.
Choose Your Query Volume
For the Pro API Plan, select your monthly query volume from the dropdown. Options range from 1,000 to 30,000 queries per month.
Click Get Pro Access to proceed to checkout.
Need More Queries?
For volumes above 30,000 queries per month, select "Higher-Volume Plans" and schedule a meeting with our sales team.
Step 3: Complete the Checkout Form
After clicking "Get Pro Access", you'll be taken to the secure checkout page.
Account Details
Fill in the following information:
- Email Address - Your business email where the API key will be sent
- Company Name - Your company or organization name
Existing Whitepages Customers
If you already have a Whitepages consumer account, you must use a different
email address for your API account. You can either use a separate business
email or add +api to your existing email (e.g., yourname+api@company.com)
to create a new API account.
- Company Address - Your business address - Use Case - Select how you plan to use the API: - Contact Enrichment - Identity Verification - Reverse Phone Lookup - Property & Owner Research - Other - Phone - Your contact phone number
Double-Check Your Email
Your account confirmation and billing receipts will be sent to this email address. Make sure it's correct before submitting.
Payment Information
Enter your payment details:
- Cardholder Name - Name as it appears on your card
- Card Number - Your credit card number (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover accepted)
- Expiration Date - Card expiration month and year
- CVV - The 3 or 4 digit security code on your card
- Billing ZIP Code - The ZIP code associated with your billing address
Step 4: Review and Submit
Before submitting, review your order summary on the right side of the page:
- Verify the plan name and query volume
- Check the monthly price
- Note that sales tax may be added based on your location
Check the box to agree to the recurring charges, then click Submit Order.
Cancel Anytime
You can cancel your subscription at any time by contacting Whitepages customer support. There are no long-term contracts for monthly plans.
Step 5: Copy Your API Key
After successful payment, your API key will be displayed on the confirmation screen.
Save Your API Key Immediately
Your API key is only shown once after purchase. Copy it immediately and store it in a secure location such as a password manager or secrets vault. You will not receive your API key via email.
Using Your API Key
Include your API key in the X-Api-Key header with every request:
curl 'https://api.whitepages.com/v1/person?name=John%20Smith' \
--header 'X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY'Keep Your API Key Secure
Never share your API key publicly or commit it to version control. If your key is compromised, contact support@whitepages.com immediately.
Managing Your Subscription
To manage your subscription, upgrade your plan, or view usage statistics:
- Log in at whitepages.com/auth/login
- Navigate to your account dashboard
- View billing history and current usage
For billing questions or to cancel your subscription, contact customer support at (800) 916-7806 or visit support.whitepages.com.