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SiteHost
SiteHost is a New Zealand-owned hosting company in Auckland, started in 2004 by brothers Nathan and Quintin Russ. It sells domains, web hosting and cloud servers from its own Auckland data centre, and its parent SiteTech Group also runs MyHost and Domains Direct.
| Support | Phone, Help center, 24/7 |
|---|---|
| Lemon Domains | Connects by API, so your AI can read and manage these domains |
SiteHost MCP
Lemon Domains is the unofficial SiteHost MCP server. Connect your SiteHost account by API once, and Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any MCP client can answer questions about your SiteHost domains next to the domains you hold at every other registrar. Connections start read only, so your AI changes only what you allow.
- “Which of my SiteHost domains expire in the next 60 days?”
- “Is auto-renew on for every domain at SiteHost?”
- “Did the nameservers change on any of my SiteHost domains this week?”
Connect SiteHost · How the domain MCP server works · Track SiteHost renewals
Lemon Domains is independent and not affiliated with SiteHost.
SiteHost API
| Status | Integrated |
|---|---|
| API key | How to get a SiteHost API key |
| Documentation | docs.sitehost.nz |
| Notes | New Zealand host whose control panel API includes domain registrations. |
About SiteHost
| Headquarters | Auckland, New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founders | Nathan Russ and Quintin Russ |
| Ownership | Part of SiteTech Group, New Zealand-owned |
| Type | Web host that registers domains |
| ICANN accreditation | Not ICANN-accredited |
| Site languages | English |
SiteHost history
| 2004 | Nathan and Quintin Russ found SiteHost. |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Opens its own Auckland data centre. |
| 2024 | Adds infrastructure in Frankfurt and California. |
Services
| Service | Check it on lemon.domains |
|---|---|
| Domain registration | Run a domain report |
| DNS hosting | Look up DNS records |
| Email hosting | Check email records |
| Web hosting | Find who hosts a site |
| Reseller program |
SiteHost support
| Channels | Phone, Help center |
|---|---|
| Hours | 24/7 |
| Contact | Contact SiteHost |
Domain extensions SiteHost sells
Confirmed on its site: .au, .com, .nz, .org.
Transferring a domain away from SiteHost
Turn off Domain Lock on the domain's page, then request a new code in the Domains module of the Control Panel. It is emailed to the registrant, and each request replaces the previous code.
Give the code to the new registrar to start the transfer. Most extensions can't move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. SiteHost's guide
SiteHost in Lemon Domains
Connect SiteHost with an API key and every SiteHost domain joins your other registrars in one list, syncs once a day, and is there for your AI through MCP, the API and the CLI.
- How it connects
- Daily sync by API key
- Get an API key
- SiteHost API settings
- Lemon Domains IP addresses
- 2.31.94.66
- API reference
- SiteHost API docs
What you can do with SiteHost domains
In Lemon Domains
- Bring in your domains · Synced daily by API
- See expiry, auto-renew and lock status
On SiteHost's site
- Edit DNS records
- Change nameservers
- Turn the transfer lock on or off
- Turn auto-renew on or off
- Renew a domain
- Buy a new domain
- Get a transfer code
Connect SiteHost to Lemon Domains
Three steps: create a read-only API key at SiteHost, add it to Lemon Domains, and your domains sync once a day from then on. Connect as many SiteHost accounts as you have.
Create a read-only API key at SiteHost
A SiteHost API key allowed only the domain (SRS) API calls. Lemon Domains only ever calls srs/list_domains with it.
- 1Sign in to the SiteHost Control Panel and open the API keys section (SiteHost's guide: kb.sitehost.nz/developers/api).
- 2Add a key named “Lemon Domains” and allow it the domain (SRS) API calls only.
- 3If you limit the key to certain IP addresses, allow the Lemon Domains IP address shown on the connect page.
- 4Copy the key, and your client ID (the number next to your client name), into the form in Lemon Domains.
Add it to Lemon Domains
- 1Sign in to Lemon Domains (it's free), open Connections and choose SiteHost.
- 2Give the connection a friendly name, like “SiteHost personal” or “SiteHost clients”. Connect each SiteHost account separately.
- 3Paste your client id and api key.
- 4Click Test connection. Lemon Domains checks the API key and shows how many domains it can see, without saving anything.
- 5Tick the checkbox to confirm you understand the risks, pick the project new domains go into, and click Connect and import. Your domains appear straight away and sync once a day after that.
What Lemon Domains reads
- Domain names (including internationalised names)
- Status, such as active, expired or pending transfer
- Expiry and registration dates
- Whether auto-renew is on
- Transfer lock
- WHOIS privacy
Lemon Domains only ever sends read requests to SiteHost: each integration has a fixed list of read-only calls it may make, so it never renews, transfers or changes a domain. Your API key is encrypted at rest and never shown again.
If something goes wrong
- SiteHost rejects the API key
- Copy it again with no spaces at either end. Some registrars only show the secret once, so create a new key if you didn't save it.
- The key has an IP restriction
- Lemon Domains connects from 2.31.94.66. Add it to the API key's allowed IPs, or remove the restriction.
- Some domains are missing
- Make sure the API key belongs to the SiteHost account (or sub-account) that holds those domains. Connect each account separately.
Rather not use an API key? Import by paste or CSV
Copy your list from the SiteHost portal, paste it into Lemon Domains, and you're done. Re-import any time to refresh. Paste or CSV import needs no SiteHost credentials at all.
Open the SiteHost Control Panel
- 1Open your SiteHost account at sitehost.nz and go to the domain list.
- 2If the list paginates, switch to "show all" or the largest page size so every SiteHost domain is visible.
- 3Copy the visible list, or export to CSV if SiteHost offers it from the account area.
- 4In Lemon Domains, click Import, paste the list or upload the CSV, and map the columns. Lemon Domains previews everything before it commits.
- 5Give the registrar account a friendly label (for example "SiteHost personal" or "SiteHost client work") so sub-accounts stay distinct.
Other registrars in New Zealand
| Integrated |
Sources: the ICANN list of accredited registrars and the IANA registrar ID registry (refreshed 2026-10-24), and SiteHost's own site and documentation (reviewed October 2026). This page is also available as Markdown and JSON. Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lemon Domains support SiteHost domains?
Yes. Connect your SiteHost account with an API key and Lemon Domains syncs your domains automatically once a day. You can also import by pasting your domain list from the SiteHost dashboard or uploading a CSV export. Multiple SiteHost accounts are supported with friendly labels so sub-accounts stay distinct in the unified portfolio.
How do I get a SiteHost API key?
Sign in to the SiteHost Control Panel and open the API keys section (SiteHost's guide: kb.sitehost.nz/developers/api). Add a key named “Lemon Domains” and allow it the domain (SRS) API calls only. If you limit the key to certain IP addresses, allow the Lemon Domains IP address shown on the connect page. Copy the key, and your client ID (the number next to your client name), into the form in Lemon Domains. A SiteHost API key allowed only the domain (SRS) API calls. Lemon Domains only ever calls srs/list_domains with it.
Do I need to share my SiteHost password?
No. Connecting by API uses an API key you create at SiteHost, not your password. A SiteHost API key allowed only the domain (SRS) API calls. Lemon Domains only ever calls srs/list_domains with it. Keys are encrypted at rest. Lemon Domains only ever sends read requests. Or skip the API and paste your list or upload a CSV.
Can I track multiple SiteHost accounts?
Yes. Add one connection per SiteHost account, each with its own friendly name. Personal and business logins, sub-accounts, and client accounts all sit side by side in one dashboard.
Does Lemon Domains renew my SiteHost domains?
No. Renewal still happens at SiteHost. Lemon Domains tracks expiry dates and auto-renew status so you know exactly when to act, but the renewal button stays at SiteHost.
Can AI assistants query my SiteHost domains?
Yes. The Lemon Domains MCP server lets ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor and any MCP client query your full portfolio, including SiteHost domains, in plain English. Choose read-only or read-and-write access for each token.
Is SiteHost ICANN-accredited?
SiteHost is not on the ICANN list of accredited registrars. It registers .nz domains through the country-code registry.
Is there an MCP server for SiteHost domains?
Yes. Lemon Domains connects to SiteHost by API and serves your SiteHost domains through its remote MCP server, so Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and any MCP client can answer questions about them. It is independent of SiteHost and not affiliated with it, so the same connection also covers your domains at every other registrar.
Does SiteHost have an API?
Yes. Lemon Domains connects to SiteHost by API and syncs your domain list every day, with expiry dates and renewal settings. Your AI assistant can then answer questions about those domains through the Lemon Domains MCP server.
What domain extensions does SiteHost sell?
Its price list includes .nz, .au, .com and .org.
How do I contact SiteHost support?
SiteHost offers support by phone and help center (24/7). SiteHost offers phone support. Its contact page is https://kb.sitehost.nz/account/support.
What does SiteHost offer besides domain names?
DNS hosting, Email hosting, Web hosting and Reseller program.
How do I transfer a domain away from SiteHost?
Turn off Domain Lock on the domain's page, then request a new code in the Domains module of the Control Panel. It is emailed to the registrant, and each request replaces the previous code. Then give the code to the new registrar to start the transfer.