Hexonet / 1API

Overview

Hexonet (formerly 1API) was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Denmark. It is an ICANN-accredited domain wholesale platform that does not sell domains directly to end-users. Instead, it provides backend technical infrastructure for domain resellers, hosting companies, and SaaS platforms. Many smaller domain registrars operate on Hexonet's backend technology.

Hexonet's core business is providing automated domain registration, renewal, transfer, and DNS management capabilities to partners via API. The platform supports over 2,500 TLDs, covering the vast majority of mainstream gTLDs and ccTLDs. For domain reselling businesses and SaaS platforms needing embedded domain functionality, Hexonet is one of the most mature domain wholesale infrastructures in the European market.

Key Strengths

• 2500+ TLD Support: Covers the vast majority of mainstream gTLDs (.com, .net, .org) and global ccTLDs with direct backend connections to registries, eliminating the need for partners to integrate with each registry individually.
• Comprehensive API Suite: RESTful API and EPP interfaces covering domain lookup, registration, renewal, transfer, DNS management, and WHOIS automation. Ideal for backend integration scenarios.
• White-Label Solutions: Partners can offer domain services under their own brand while Hexonet handles registry connectivity and technical operations in the background — zero-infrastructure domain reselling.
• Panel Ecosystem Integration: Deep integration with WHMCS, HostBill, Blesta, and other major hosting management panels, providing plug-and-play domain modules that significantly reduce integration costs.

Services & Features

Domain Registration API

Hexonet's API supports domain availability checking, real-time registration, auto-renewal, domain transfer, DNS management, and WHOIS updates. The RESTful API supports JSON/XML response formats with detailed error codes and status feedback, enabling partners to fully automate the domain lifecycle.

White-Label Reseller Platform

A complete white-label domain retail platform supporting custom brand logo, pricing strategies, registration workflows, and user interface customization. Resellers can launch domain retail operations quickly while Hexonet handles all backend registry integrations, renewal management, and technical support.

DNS & Value-Added Services

Includes free basic DNS hosting, domain forwarding, WHOIS privacy protection (supported regions), and SSL certificate reselling as value-added services to help resellers enrich their product offerings.

Limitations

• B2B Only: Hexonet does not sell domains directly to end-users. Individual users should use retail registrars like Namecheap.
• Technical Integration Required: API integration requires development capability, which may be challenging for non-technical resellers.
• Tiered Support: Support is primarily via ticket system, with response times depending on partnership level. Premium support is available for higher-tier partners.
• No Free Tier: As a wholesale platform, Hexonet does not offer free services. All features require a commercial partnership.

Use Cases

• Domain Resellers (★★★★★): One of Europe's most mature domain wholesale platforms, ideal for launching a domain reselling business.
• SaaS Domain Integration (★★★★): Developers needing to embed domain registration into SaaS products will find Hexonet's API one of the most convenient access points.
• Hosting Providers Expanding Product Lines (★★★★): Existing hosting providers can quickly add domain services via WHMCS Hexonet modules.
• End-Users (★): Does not offer retail services. Individual users should choose Namecheap or GoDaddy.

Pricing

Note: Hexonet uses wholesale pricing. Specific prices are visible after registering a reseller account. Prices are typically below retail, with markup determined by partners.

FAQ

• What is the relationship between Hexonet and 1API? 1API was the original brand name. The platform is now unified under the Hexonet brand, part of Group NBT. They are the same platform with identical functionality; see the domain registrar selection guide.

• Can individuals register for a Hexonet account? Hexonet accepts business and reseller registrations. Individuals can apply but need to explain their business purpose. For personal domain registration, use a retail registrar; see the domain registrar selection guide.

• What programming languages work with Hexonet's API? Hexonet's RESTful API uses HTTP protocol, compatible with any language supporting HTTP requests (Python, PHP, Java, Go, Node.js, etc.). Official PHP samples and WHMCS modules are provided; see domain portfolio management.

• Does Hexonet support Chinese? The management interface is in English. API documentation is in English. Technical teams should have English reading capability. For DNS integration considerations, refer to DNS Resolution Troubleshooting Guide.