The Nixzoehost API is a powerful tool designed for automation. To ensure security and performance, we require all users to follow a specific authentication and environment setup process.
How do I get an API Key?
Before you can make your first call, you must enable API access within your account:
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Log in to your Nixzoehost Client Area.
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Navigate to Profile > Security Settings > API Access.
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Click Enable API. Our system will generate a unique API Key.
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Security Warning: Treat this key like a root password. Anyone with this key can purchase services or move domains using your account balance.
What is IP Whitelisting?
For an added layer of security, Nixzoehost will only accept API requests from specific IP addresses that you authorize.
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Why? Even if your API key is stolen, the attacker cannot use it unless they are sending requests from your specific server.
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How to Whitelist: Under the same API Access tab, look for the Whitelisted IPs section. Add the static IP address of your web server or development machine.
Sandbox vs. Production: Whats the difference?
We provide two distinct environments to protect your account balance:
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The Sandbox (
https://api.sandbox.nixzoehost.com): A testing environment where everything is simulated. No real money is spent, and no real domains are registered. -
Production (
https://api.nixzoehost.com): The live environment. Requests made here result in actual financial transactions and live domain registrations.
