ConnectReseller

What ConnectReseller does

ConnectReseller is an ICANN-accredited domain name reseller platform launched in 2017, operating as the authorized reseller arm of OwnRegistrar Inc. The company provides white-label domain registration, renewal, transfer, and bulk portfolio management services to domain resellers, web hosting businesses, and digital professionals across India and global markets through two self-serve portals (india.connectreseller.com and global.connectreseller.com). Its core technology stack centers on a proprietary "StarPlato" database and control panel that powers account management, billing, and bulk operations, complemented by a 300+ command enterprise API for OEM/white-label integrations and native modules for WHMCS, UPMIND, and Blesta billing platforms.

The business model is built on recurring subscription/wholesale revenue from domain registration and renewal fees across multiple TLDs (with promotional Indian pricing ranging from ₹159 to ₹479), SSL certificate reselling, and a tiered Elite Plan for premium resellers. ConnectReseller also earns transactional fees on online payments (4.4% + 30¢ on cards, 1.5-3.5% on UPI). The company is structured through three legal entities — OR Solutions FZ-LLC (Ras Al Khaimah, UAE headquarters), OwnRegistrar Inc. (New York, USA), and Own Web Solution Pvt Ltd (Mumbai, India) — supporting separate regulatory and operational footprints across the UAE, USA, and Indian markets.

The company is privately held and bootstrapped, with no external venture funding disclosed. It is led by Founder and Chairman Hiren Shah and Founder & CEO Ashish Shah, alongside a small leadership team spanning business development, sales, technical support, and product. The go-to-market combines self-serve PLG (free sign-ups), API-first enterprise distribution, channel partnerships with hosting/billing platforms, and industry event participation (WebFair, ICANN CPS, Affiliate World Asia, Domain Days). Compliance capabilities include GDPR-compliant WHOIS protection for EU registrants and adherence to UAE OFAC sanctions policy.

Name

ConnectReseller

Legal name

OR Solutions FZ LLC

Website

https://connectreseller.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ConnectReseller is an ICANN-accredited domain reseller platform launched in 2017, serving domain resellers and web hosting businesses globally with white-label domain registration, bulk management tools, and API integrations across India and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domain Registration Platform

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (42343)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor & Contract Management (Software/Cloud) (BPAEAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Merchant-of-Record (MoR) & Payment Facilitation (PayFac) Infrastructure (FSAGABAE), Marketplace / Platform Acquiring (PayFac & Sub-Merchant Management) (FSAMABAF)

Keywords

• Domain registration services
• Domain reseller platform
• Bulk domain management
• Ssl certificate resale
• Domain name api

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Domain Registration and Renewal Fees: Revenue from registering new domains and renewal fees for existing domain registrations. Pricing varies by TLD with promotional rates available.
2. SSL Certificate Sales: Revenue from selling SSL certificates as part of the product portfolio, integrated with WHMCS module.
3. Transaction Fees: Processing fees charged on online payment methods including credit/debit cards (4.4% + 30¢) and UPI (1.5-3.5%).
4. Reseller Program: Revenue from the domain reseller program where resellers purchase domains at wholesale prices and resell to end customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ConnectReseller is an ICANN-accredited domain registrar reseller platform operated as the reseller arm of OwnRegistrar Inc., enabling individuals and businesses to register and resell domain names at wholesale rates. The platform offers white-label domain management, bulk domain operations, an enterprise-grade API with 300+ commands, and integrations with WHMCS, UPMIND, and Blesta billing platforms. It also resells SSL certificates and provides standalone domain search and WHOIS lookup tools for resellers and their end clients.

Product overview

ConnectReseller is an ICANN-accredited domain name registrar reseller platform providing a unified white-label solution for domain reselling. The core ConnectReseller Platform serves as the central hub for managing domain portfolios, complemented by the Elite Plan for premium resellers, a Domain Search tool, WHOIS lookup, competitive Domain Prices with promotional TLD offerings, and SSL Certificate services. The platform includes a built-in Control Panel for account management and integrates with third-party billing platforms (WHMCS, UPMIND, BLESTA) and provides an extensible API with 300+ commands for automated domain operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ConnectReseller Platform ICANN-accredited cloud-based domain reseller platform enabling white-label domain management, bulk domain transactions, automated registration/renewal/transfer, DNS management, and customer management for domain resellers.
• Domain Search Intuitive domain name search and suggestion tool that empowers resellers' clients to find and register domain names efficiently, generating suggestions based on keywords or criteria.
• WHOIS Lookup Domain information lookup tool providing deep dive capabilities into domain registration details, ownership data, and verification. Includes GDPR WHOIS Protection with masked output for EU-based registrants.
• SSL Certificate SSL certificate reselling service complementing domain offerings, available for integration via the WHMCS module and ConnectReseller API for resellers and their customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bulk operations reduce manual work by enabling simultaneous management of multiple domains
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WebFairminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 April 2026ConnectReseller served as Title Partner for WebFair 25th Edition conference scheduled April 5, 2026 at Lajpat Bhawan Auditorium in New Delhi. The event expects 200+ digital professionals, business owners, and creators. Sessions cover AI in business, search engine visibility, content-led growth, and startup expansion strategies. WebFair is recognized as India's first Hindi web and digital marketing conference.
• OwnRegistrar Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnectReseller is the ICANN Accredited Domain Name Registrar reseller arm for OwnRegistrar Inc. This is the core partnership enabling ConnectReseller to offer domain registration services as an authorized reseller.
• WHMCScoreTechnology or IntegrationConnectReseller offers a New TLDs Add-on module for WHMCS enabling seamless integration of domain watchlist and new TLD launches into WHMCS websites. WHMCS Module for Domains and SSL Certificate available on WHMCS Marketplace.
• ICANNcoreOthersConnectReseller operates as an ICANN Accredited Domain Name Registrar reseller. ICANN accreditation provides regulatory legitimacy and access to domain registry systems.
• VerisigncoreTechnology or IntegrationVerisign is a registry operator partner managing .com and .net domain registries. Partnership enables ConnectReseller to offer these TLDs.
• PIR (Public Interest Registry)coreTechnology or IntegrationPIR operates the .org registry. Partnership enables ConnectReseller to offer .org domain registrations.
• SastaHostminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSastaHost is a Gold Partner for WebFair 25th Edition conference, supporting India's digital business community event alongside ConnectReseller as Title Partner.
• DesigningBrain.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesigningBrain.com handles media collaborations for WebFair events, supporting digital marketing community outreach.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GoDaddy: The world's largest domain registrar with a broad reseller program (GoDaddy Reseller), massive brand recognition, and an integrated hosting/SSL portfolio — sets the competitive ceiling for reseller economics.
• Namecheap: Large ICANN-accredited registrar offering domain registration directly to end users at aggressive price points; competes indirectly with ConnectReseller by capturing retail demand that resellers might otherwise serve.
• Cloudflare Registrar: Registrar offering domains at cost with deep DNS and security integration; an existential pricing pressure on the broader registrar/reseller industry that ConnectReseller operates in.
• Namesilo: Direct-to-consumer registrar with strong pricing on volume registrations and an API for bulk buyers; overlaps with ConnectReseller on both retail and small-reseller customers.

Direct peers

• Tucows (OpenSRS): OpenSRS is Tucows' wholesale domain registrar platform serving resellers, hosting providers, and ISPs with bulk registration, transfers, and an API — the closest analogue to ConnectReseller's reseller-first model.
• Hexonet: Specialist domain reseller platform providing API-driven registration, DNS, and SSL services to resellers and ISPs, with a similar feature set (300+ API commands, control panel, billing integrations).
• ResellerClub: One of the largest dedicated domain and hosting reseller platforms globally, offering white-label domain registration, bulk tools, and API access to a similar SMB/individual reseller base as ConnectReseller.
• Marcaria: Domain registrar serving resellers and brand-protection customers across global TLDs with wholesale pricing and bulk tools, overlapping with ConnectReseller's reseller base.
• Internet.bs: ICANN-accredited registrar focused on reseller and partner channels, offering competitive wholesale domain pricing and an API — comparable to ConnectReseller's white-label reseller positioning.
• Enom (Identity Digital): Legacy ICANN-accredited registrar with a long-standing reseller program, API access, and bulk management tools serving hosting companies and ISPs — directly comparable to ConnectReseller's offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Connect_Reseller
• Facebookfacebook.com/ConnectReseller
• Xx.com/connectreseller

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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