Registrar Setup Overview
Setup requirements and API details for every supported registrar.
Everything you need to know before connecting a registrar to Domain Collective.
Comparison table
| Feature | GoDaddy | Namecheap | Gandi | Hostinger | Porkbun | Name.com | Cloudflare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | 10+ domains or DDCP ($120+/yr) | 20+ domains or $50 balance/spent | None | None | None | None | Cloudflare Registrar Domains must be registered with Cloudflare |
| Approval Time | Instant | 24-48 hours | Instant | Instant | Instant | Instant | Instant |
| Setup Difficulty | Medium | Hard | Easy | Easy | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Required Fields | 3 fields | 2 fields | 1 field | 1 field | 2 fields | 2 fields | 2 fields |
| Token Expiry | Never | Never | Expires 7 days to 1 year | Never | Never | Never | Never |
| IP Whitelisting | Not required | Required Whitelist our IPs | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required | Not required |
Registrar details
GoDaddy
Best for established portfolios
Best suited for:
- 10+ domains with GoDaddy
- Discount Domain Club membership
- Need for professional API access
Highlights:
- Instant API access
- No token expiry
- Large registrar
Good to know:
- 10+ domain requirement (or paid DDCP)
- 3 credentials needed
- May 2024 restrictions added
Namecheap
For high-volume users
Best suited for:
- 20+ domains with Namecheap
- $50+ account balance
- IP allowlist setup required
Highlights:
- No token expiry
- Affordable pricing
- Good domain selection
Good to know:
- 20+ domain requirement
- IP whitelisting required
- Manual approval (24-48hr)
Gandi
Easiest setup for everyone
Best suited for:
- Quick, easy setup
- No prerequisites
- To get started immediately
Highlights:
- No domain minimum
- Instant access
- Only 1 credential needed
- Simple setup
Good to know:
- Token expires (7 days to 1 year)
- Requires renewal management
- Smaller registrar
Hostinger
Fast setup for growing portfolios
Best suited for:
- Domains already managed in Hostinger
- Need modern API with DNS and protection controls
- Want single-token authentication
Highlights:
- Single API token
- Domain, DNS, WHOIS, and protection support
- No IP allowlist requirement
Good to know:
- API is newer and may evolve
- DNS operations are grouped by name+type
- Auto-renew data requires billing endpoint matching
Porkbun
Fastest JSON API onboarding
Best suited for:
- Simple API key + secret setup
- No domain minimums
- Developer-friendly docs
Highlights:
- Instant API access
- Great for indie builders
- JSON everywhere
Good to know:
- Smaller registrar
- Limited enterprise tooling
Name.com
Reliable REST API via Basic auth
Best suited for:
- Existing Name.com portfolio
- Need for quick DNS automation
- Preference for Basic auth flows
Highlights:
- Simple username + token credentials
- Instant approval
- Modern REST responses
Good to know:
- Rate limits (20 req/s)
- Must generate/store token securely
Cloudflare
Registrar + DNS under one roof
Best suited for:
- Domains already using Cloudflare DNS
- Need wholesale pricing + Cloudflare security
- Automations built on Cloudflare APIs
Highlights:
- Single API token controls registrar + DNS
- No token expiry
- Built-in DDoS + performance tooling
Good to know:
- Nameservers cannot be customized
- Domains must live on Cloudflare
Last verified: February 2026