The HTTP post interface delivers a real-time process for domain name registration and all associated administrative processes. The process is carried out by posting a string to a specific URL. The URL maps to a server process which actions the request and responds according to the outcome of the operation. Put simply, you post an action and a variable via HTTP to a URL and the system responds by advising that the request has been completed. This system can be seamlessly integrated into a reseller's existing site enabling them to offer a wholly automated interface to the PlanetDomain registration engine.

Please note: An initial minimum deposit of USD$50.00 is required for the HTTP post interface to establish a credit balance. This is NOT required for resellers on the private label program. It is ONLY required if you wish to use your own billing system and payment gateway.

Domain names registered to your account through the API will progressively draw down upon this prepaid deposit. When your credit balance is fully depleted you will need to top up your account.

When you want to start to use our API system, you must first open a ticket in the reseller department requesting that your account be updated to include the API functionality. Once you have chosen to use your account for the purposes of connecting to PlanetDomain via the API, you cannot use your account for private label purposes. If you require the private label functionality as well as the API functionality, you must open a separate account (which is available at 50% of the standard set up fee). API and Private label accounts need to be separated because they use different accounting systems.

After your request has been actioned, you will need to fund your account so that you can begin integration and testing. Domain names registered to your account through the API will progressively draw down upon this prepaid deposit. When your credit balance is fully depleted you will need to top up your account. Domain names that you register may be deleted and are fully refundable if deleted within 3 days after registration.

Please note there currently is no test server environment. You should delete all test domains within 3 days of registration to be fully refunded.

You can download the current version of the API document by clicking here (PDF Format).
Current API resellers needing to upgrade their API specification can download the previous version from here.

Download the PlanetReseller API

The URL that you must post HTTP requests to is as follows:

https://www.planetdomain.com/servlet/TLDServlet