Domains.co.za API is a very comprehensive domain registration application, and is is only available to registered Domains.co.za Resellers.

What is the Domains.co.za API?

The Domains.co.za API is a RESTful API which uses JWT tokens for authentication, and will require credentials in order to authenticate and use.

How to Use the Domains.co.za API?

Please click the link to review our current API information and our Domains Resellers can login via the Reseller Panel Login.

Additional Information:

What is an API?

Application Programming Interfaces, or APIs, are a set of rules and protocols that facilitate communication between various software programs. Web and mobile applications frequently employ APIs to provide smooth communication between a company’s systems and external services or tools. Developers can incorporate key features of one service, such as web hosting or domain registration, into their own software programs by using an API.

For registered Domains.co.za Resellers the Domains.co.za API uses RESTful to organise and structure API calls, JSON for data exchange, and JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for secure authentication. This combination makes the API reliable, efficient, and accessible for developers integrating domain and hosting management features into their applications.

JSON

JSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a simple way to format data so that it’s easy to read and use. Consisting two main components, Keys which are labels or categories for data and Values for actual data that go with each label. Here’s a basic JSON example:

{
  "name": "Jane",
  "age": 25,
  "email": "jane@example.com"
}

JWT – JSON Web Token

JSON Web Token, is a secure way to send information between two parties, usually a user and a server. It’s like a special digital ID badge that proves authenticity. It’s split into three parts (header, payload, signature) separated by dots, and each part is encoded to make it compact for secure transfer. A JWT example looks as follows:

eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJ1c2VySWQiOjEyMywibmFtZSI6IkphbmUifQ.s5b6v9tZJdpJ3yWcD5YR8OwKY8trzpQvh3BHeS4oeQ4

Benefits of Using an API

Using APIs can offer several advantages, particularly when it comes to web hosting and domain registration:

Automation

Automate tasks such as domain registration, renewals, and updates, reducing manual effort required and ensuring more accurate results.

Scalability

An API also enables seamless scaling by allowing integration of additional functionalities.

Efficiency

APIs can streamline workflows by allowing applications to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, saving both time and resources.

Customisation

Customise your platform with API integration to provide tailored services to your clients.

Enhanced User Experience

APIs allow you to offer a more seamless user experience with quick data processing and real-time updates.