The DreamHost portfolio
dashboard you wish DreamHost had.
A real portfolio dashboard for DreamHost. Track expiry, group by project, sync daily by API or import by paste or CSV, and AI access through MCP.
No credit card. Free for personal portfolios.
Los Angeles-based independent hosting company with an integrated registrar known for its open-source ethos and WordPress focus. Lemon Domains puts every DreamHost domain into one searchable, sortable list, groups them by project, and tracks expiry properly. Add multiple DreamHost accounts with their own labels. Free for personal portfolios.
- Website
- dreamhost.com
- Founded
- 1996
- How it connects
- Daily sync by API key
- Get an API key
- DreamHost API settings
- Lemon Domains IP addresses
- 2.31.94.66
- API reference
- DreamHost API docs
Connect DreamHost to Lemon Domains
Three steps: create a read-only API key at DreamHost, add it to Lemon Domains, and your domains sync once a day from then on. Connect as many DreamHost accounts as you have.
Create a read-only API key at DreamHost
DreamHost keys are created for a chosen list of commands. Tick only “domain-list_registrations”: that key can list your registrations and nothing else, so it cannot renew, transfer or change anything.
- 1Sign in to the DreamHost panel and open Advanced → API (panel.dreamhost.com/?tree=home.api).
- 2Give the new key a comment like “Lemon Domains”.
- 3Under the functions the key may access, tick only “domain-list_registrations” and leave everything else unticked.
- 4Generate the key and copy it.
Add it to Lemon Domains
- 1Sign in to Lemon Domains (it's free), open Connections and choose DreamHost.
- 2Give the connection a friendly name, like “DreamHost personal” or “DreamHost clients”. Connect each DreamHost account separately.
- 3Paste your 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
- Nameservers
- Transfer lock
Lemon Domains only ever sends read requests to DreamHost: 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
- DreamHost 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 DreamHost 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 DreamHost portal, paste it into Lemon Domains, and you're done. Re-import any time to refresh.
- 1Open your DreamHost account at dreamhost.com and go to the domain list.
- 2If the list paginates, switch to "show all" or the largest page size so every DreamHost domain is visible.
- 3Copy the visible list, or export to CSV if DreamHost 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 "DreamHost personal" or "DreamHost client work") so sub-accounts stay distinct.
- Paste or CSV import needs no DreamHost credentials at all.
- DreamHost sub-accounts are supported. Add one Lemon Domains entry per DreamHost account with its own label.
How DreamHost fits into Lemon Domains
Pulled into one dashboard
Every DreamHost domain you own sits next to your domains from every other registrar. Same list, same search.
Expiry tracking, finally
Lemon Domains shows live expiry countdowns and filters by expiry window (under 30 days, 31-90 days, later) for every DreamHost domain so you stop missing renewals.
Daily sync by API
Connect DreamHost with an API key and Lemon Domains syncs your domains once a day. Hit Sync now whenever you want a fresh copy.
Why Lemon Domains beats the DreamHost dashboard
- Every DreamHost domain in one sortable list, no pagination
- Live expiry countdowns and 30 and 90 day expiry windows, not just a date column
- Project folders for client work, brands, and experiments
- Multiple DreamHost accounts with friendly labels, side by side
- Daily sync by API, plus a Sync now button
- Unified view with GoDaddy, Porkbun, Namecheap, and every other registrar
- MCP server access so your AI assistant can answer DreamHost portfolio questions
Ask your AI assistant about your DreamHost domains
Connect the Lemon Domains MCP server to Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client that can send a Bearer header. "What DreamHost domains do I have expiring this month?" becomes a one-line question.
DreamHost + Lemon Domains FAQ
Does Lemon Domains support DreamHost domains?
Yes. Connect your DreamHost 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 DreamHost dashboard or uploading a CSV export. Multiple DreamHost accounts are supported with friendly labels so sub-accounts stay distinct in the unified portfolio.
How is this different from the DreamHost dashboard?
DreamHost has been registering domains since 1996 with around 1 million domains under management, but its built-in dashboard is account-scoped and not designed for portfolio thinking. Lemon Domains puts every DreamHost domain into one searchable, sortable list, adds live expiry countdowns, expiry window filters (under 30 days, 31-90 days, later), and project folders, and unifies DreamHost with every other registrar you use.
Do I need to share my DreamHost password?
No. Connecting by API uses an API key you create at DreamHost, not your password. DreamHost keys are created for a chosen list of commands. Tick only “domain-list_registrations”: that key can list your registrations and nothing else, so it cannot renew, transfer or change anything. Keys are encrypted at rest, and Lemon Domains only ever sends read requests. Or skip the API and paste your list or upload a CSV.
Can I track multiple DreamHost accounts?
Yes. Add one connection per DreamHost 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 DreamHost domains?
No. Renewal still happens at DreamHost. Lemon Domains tracks expiry dates and auto-renew status so you know exactly when to act, but the renewal button stays at DreamHost.
Can AI assistants query my DreamHost domains?
Yes. The Lemon Domains MCP server lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP client that can send a Bearer header query your full portfolio, including DreamHost domains, in plain English. Choose read-only or read-and-write access for each token.
Stop juggling DreamHost tabs.
Connect by API or import in under a minute. Free, forever for personal use.