Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a great API that lets me set up domains for my users. Here's the flow I'm envisioning: a user searches for a domain on my platform, selects it, and it goes live almost instantly. Meanwhile, I want to handle things in the background—like purchasing the domain and adding the necessary DNS records. I previously tried using the GoDaddy API, but their payment system requires draining a balance upfront. What I'm really after is a solution where I can accrue costs and pay at the end of the month instead. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
5 Answers
You might want to check out Porkbun and Cloudflare. They have APIs that are user-friendly and their prices are pretty reasonable.
For what you need, consider the Name.com Reseller API. They allow you to pay at the end of the month and have a solid API for managing registrations and DNS. Plus, their pricing is competitive!
Have you thought about contacting GoDaddy directly? They might offer you 30-day net terms if you ask. You could even propose a security deposit to make them more comfortable.
There are other options like OpenSRS and Hexonet, as well as NameSilo, which also support domain reselling. They could work for what you're looking for!
Just a heads up though—your plan might not account for DNS propagation times. Getting a domain to go live instantly is a bit of a stretch.
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