InvAPI Control Panel API Documentation¶

This documentation describes the overall design and principles of the API, along with specific endpoints and usage examples.

Overview

The invapi.hostkey.com control panel is built on top of this API.

Making API Requests¶

All API requests must be made over HTTPS to ensure encryption of data in transit.

Use the POST method for all requests unless otherwise specified.

API Example Format¶

Examples in this documentation use curl, a command-line HTTP client. curl is pre-installed on most Linux and macOS systems and is available for download on all major platforms, including Windows.

Each example is split across multiple lines using the \ line continuation character, which is compatible with bash. A typical request looks like this:

Example POST Request:

curl -s "https://invapi.hostkey.com/tags.php" -X POST \
  --data "action=list" \
  --data "token=$HOSTKEY_TOKEN" \
  --data "id=SERVER_ID"

The -X flag specifies the HTTP method. For consistency, the method is included in all examples, even when not explicitly required for GET requests.

Examples that require a JSON payload in the request body pass the data via the --data parameter.

All API responses are returned in JSON format and formatted in this documentation for readability.

Tip: Environment Variables

To avoid repeating your API token in every example, you can export it once as an environment variable in your terminal. On Linux or macOS:

export HOSTKEY_TOKEN="your_api_token_here"

The token will then be automatically substituted in your requests.

Disclaimer

All values shown in this documentation are for illustrative purposes only. Do not rely on operating system IDs, plan identifiers, or other example values. Always use your actual server, network, or domain identifiers when querying or creating resources. In some cases, only the account API key will work, not the specific server key (and vice versa), so if you encounter method authorization errors, try switching the API key type.

api_keys.php¶

API key management module: creation, editing, deletion, viewing history, and retrieving lists of keys for customers and servers.

Method	Description
`add`	Creates a new API key for a customer or a specific server. The customer must have active servers.
`delete`	Deletes the specified API key from the system.
`edit`	Modifies parameters of an existing API key (name, IP, status, expiration).
`history`	Returns the history of actions performed on API keys (creation, modification, deletion).
`list`	Returns a list of all API keys for the current customer.
`list_for_server`	Returns a list of API keys bound to a specific server.
`view`	Returns detailed information about a single API key.

auth.php¶

Authentication and authorization module: session management, login via WHMCS, LDAP, API keys, and SSO (Google, GitHub, VK), 2FA verification, SMS and email, as well as customer tag management.

Method	Description
`2fa_check`	Validates the two-factor authentication code for the current user session.
`2fa_resend`	Resends the two-factor authentication (2FA) code for the current user session.
`billing_list`	Returns a list of available payment systems (billings) for the current user or all available systems if the request is from an administrator.
`email_check`	Checks the existence of a user by email in the specified billing location. If the user is not found, a new account is created. Sends a verification code to the email.
`flip_tag`	Toggles the state of a tag for a customer (removes it if the tag exists, creates it if it does not). Allows managing user metadata.
`get_log`	Returns an authorization event log for a specified period or by token.
`get_log_details`	Returns detailed information about authentication events by user token.
`github_init`	Initiates the authorization process via GitHub, generates a unique state, and returns client data to redirect the user to GitHub.
`github_signin`	Initiates the authorization process via GitHub. Generates a temporary state and token for subsequent code-to-session exchange.
`google_signin`	Performs user authorization using a Google ID Token. If the token is valid, it links the account to the current session or updates the connection.
`info`	Returns detailed information about the current user session, including role, permissions, client data, and a list of available servers.
`login`	Authorizes a user via the provided API key, establishes a session, and returns data regarding permissions, servers, and client parameters.
`logout`	Clears the current access token, terminating the user session.
`session_reset`	Terminates all active user sessions corresponding to the provided reset token for the specified email.
`set_tag`	Creates or deletes a tag for a customer. Allows managing metadata (e.g., auto_credit) and attaching additional data to the account.
`tg_verify`	Links a user's Telegram username to their account and returns a link to the bot for notifications.
`vk_init`	Initiates the OAuth authorization process via VK, generating temporary data for exchange (code_challenge, state, and device_id).
`vk_signin`	Initiates the user authorization process through the VKontakte social network. Creates temporary data for the OAuth process and redirects to the VK authorization page.
`whmcslogin`	Performs system login using user credentials (email/password) or an SSO method. Supports 2FA verification and automatic session creation.

eq.php¶

Equipment Management Module (eq.php): API for server deployment, power management, IPMI, backups, searching, and retrieving detailed hardware configuration information.

Method	Description
`abort_reinstall`	Interrupts the server reinstallation process, removes associated tags (reinstall_start, autodeploy_start, autodeploy_timeout) and restores VLAN settings.
`add_ipmi_admin`	Adds a user with administrator privileges to the IPMI interface for a specific server. If the user already exists, returns their data.
`add_ipmi_user`	Creates a new user for IPMI access. If the user is an administrator, the provided credentials are used.
`announceip`	Performs IP subnet announcement for the specified server with support for ASN and routing parameters.
`backup_get_schedule`	Returns the current automatic backup schedule for the specified server.
`backup_list`	Returns a list of available backups for the specified server.
`backup_save_schedule`	Saves the configured backup schedule for the specified server.
`boot_dev`	Requests a server reboot to boot from the specified media (PXE or disk) depending on the boot mode.
`check_backup_lock`	Checks for an active lock for performing backup operations on the server.
`check_pin`	Checks the PIN code for operations.
`clear_pxe`	Clears the current PXE configuration for the specified host.
`console`	Requests access to the server management console (VNC/NoVNC).
`create_backup`	Initiates the backup creation process for the specified server. The operation is performed asynchronously.
`create_pxe`	Creates a configuration for booting the server via network (PXE) specifying OS, disk, and network settings.
`delete_backup`	Deletes the specified server backup. Requires confirmation via callback.
`deploy`	Initiates the deployment process of an existing or new server by ID or preset. Supports various deployment modes, including OpenStack and Bare Metal.
`get_ipmi`	Returns the IP address and IPMI interface model for the specified server. May contain multiple interfaces.
`get_traffic`	Returns IPv4 traffic data for the specified server.
`get_upgrade_key`	Returns the upgrade key linked to a specific invoice via hardware tags.
`getserversforannounce`	Returns a list of available servers (rent/power_off) matching IPv4 mask constraints that can be used for IP subnet announcement.
`groups`	Returns a list of groups for the specified server.
`hard_off`	Sends a command for forced (hard) power-off of the hardware via IPMI/BMC.
`history`	Returns the server event history.
`list`	Returns a list of available servers and equipment with support for advanced search by various parameters (location, status, type, IP, MAC, etc.)
`off`	Powers off the server.
`on`	Powers on the server.
`order_instance`	Starts the process of ordering a new server or reinstalling an existing one (reinstall) with selection of OS, software, and traffic parameters.
`ovirt_novnc`	Requests access to the oVirt noVNC console for the specified server.
`reboot`	Sends a request to reboot the hardware by the specified ID. If the server is in standby mode, authorization may be required.
`reinstall`	Starts the server reinstallation preparation process, creating an operation key and notifying the client.
`remove_ipmi_user`	Deletes an additional IPMI user for the specified server.
`request_backup_link`	Requests a temporary link to download a server backup. The method is asynchronous and returns a callback to track task execution.
`restore_backup`	Starts the process of restoring the server from the specified backup. The operation is asynchronous.
`search`	Returns a list of available servers and presets based on given filters (group, location, status, type, IP, MAC, etc.)
`sensors`	Returns sensor status data for the specified server (temperature, RPM, etc.)
`set_pin`	Sets a PIN code for operations.
`show`	Returns detailed information about the server, including hardware configuration, operating system, IP addresses, and interfaces.
`status`	Returns the current server status (power_off, rent, TT, etc.) and related data.
`status_check`	Returns the current equipment status (availability, state, etc.)
`suspend`	Requests suspension (suspend) or unsuspension (unsuspend) of a VPS/server. Requires permission check and may lock the server in case of an error.
`traffic_add`	Increases the outbound traffic limit for the server and creates a corresponding invoice in WHMCS.
`unified_server_search`	Unified search for servers by query.
`unit_reset`	Requests an IPMI settings reset for the specified server.
`unsuspend`	Unlocks the server (unsuspend) if it was temporarily suspended.

eq_callback.php¶

Module for processing asynchronous responses from workers to manage hardware (EQ) and virtual machines. It processes task statuses (deploy, reinstall, backup, network), updates billing, and sends noti

Method	Description
`check`	Checks the execution status of an asynchronous job by key. Returns current state, context, and debug information.
`reinstall`	Starts the operating system reinstallation process on the server. If the deploy_options=reinstall parameter is specified in the request, a full cleanup of tags and configuration is performed upon completion.

ip.php¶

IP address and network infrastructure management module: get IP information, manage PTR records, track traffic, work with subnets and VLANs.

Method	Description
`get_client_ip`	Returns the current IP address of the client making the request to the API
`get_ip`	Returns full network configuration information for a specific IP address (mask, network, etc.)
`get_ptr`	Checks if the IP address belongs to the server and returns the current PTR record for this IP in the specified location.
`get_traffic`	Returns inbound and outbound traffic data for a specified IP address for a selected period. Can return both summary information and detailed timestamps.
`list_free_ip`	Returns a list of unused IP addresses for a specific location based on Route Reflector tags. For clients, it is only available within their own subnets.
`set_main`	Sets the specified IP address as the primary (main) for the server's network interface.
`update_ptr`	Updates the reverse DNS record (PTR) for a specified IP address, provided that this IP is assigned to a server with the given ID.

iso.php¶

ISO Image Management Module: uploading, deleting, mounting, and unmounting images on servers, as well as retrieving lists of available and uploaded images.

Method	Description
`add`	Adds a new ISO image or updates an existing one by name.
`delete`	Deletes an ISO image by ID.
`list_iso`	Returns a list of available ISO images.
`mount_iso`	Mounts an ISO image on the specified server.
`unmount_iso`	Unmounts an ISO image from the specified server.
`upload`	Uploads an ISO image via URL.
`uploaded`	Returns a list of uploaded ISO images for a client or staff member.

jenkins.php¶

Jenkins integration module for task management: retrieving the list of available tasks and executing them for servers.

Method	Description
`get_tasks`	Returns the list of available Jenkins tasks accessible to the current user or client.

jira.php¶

Jira integration module for creating support tickets for server management (power, reboot, KVM) and sales assistance requests.

Method	Description
`request_PXEboot`	Creates a Jira ticket for manual PXE booting of the server if remote control is unavailable.
`request_assistance`	Sends a request for technical or commercial assistance by creating a Jira ticket, checking for duplicates, and collecting server and billing data.
`request_check`	Creates a Jira ticket to check the server and boot it into the OS if remote control is unavailable.
`request_kvm`	Creates a Jira ticket to connect IP KVM to the server.
`request_poff`	Creates a Jira ticket for manual power off of the server.
`request_pon`	Creates a Jira ticket for manual power on of the server.
`request_reboot`	Creates a Jira ticket for manual reboot of the server.

nat.php¶

Static NAT management module: adding and removing IP address forwarding rules via MikroTik.

Method	Description
`add_static_nat`	Creates a static NAT passthrough via Microtic for the specified server with ACL and TTL support.
`remove_static_nat`	Removes the static NAT passthrough for the specified server or white IP.

net.php¶

Network infrastructure management module: adding and removing IP addresses, blocking traffic, managing network port status, retrieving statistics, and displaying Cacti graphs.

Method	Description
`add_ipv4`	Adds the specified number of IPv4 addresses to a server or assigns specific IP addresses. Supports automatic search for free IPs in a VLAN or manual specification of a list.
`block_ip`	Blocks the specified IP address on the server via BIRD or blackhole. Requires authentication.
`get_status`	Returns the current status and configuration of the server's network port. Requires authentication.
`port_off`	Disables the specified server network port and adds a block tag with the specified reason.
`port_on`	Enables the specified server network port, removing the block (tag 'block') if it was not set by an administrator.
`remove_ipv4`	Removes the specified IPv4 address from the server. If the remove_all flag is passed, all addresses are removed.
`show_cacti`	Returns traffic monitoring graph data for the specified server and port from the Cacti system.
`show_ipv4_free`	Returns a list of available IPv4 addresses for the specified server and interface in a given VLAN. Requires authentication.
`unblock_ip`	Removes the block from the specified IP address on the server. Requires access rights verification.

os.php¶

Operating system management module: provides methods for adding, removing, updating, and retrieving a list of OS with filtering by hardware compatibility and licenses.

Method	Description
`list`	Returns a list of operating systems. If id or instance_id is specified, filters OS by compatibility with hardware or preset. Also returns a list of excluded OS.

pdns.php¶

DNS record and zone management module: adding, deleting, and viewing domains, subdomains, and zones, as well as retrieving callback-URL information.

Method	Description
`add_dns`	Adds a new DNS record to the specified zone.
`add_domain`	Adds a new domain to the DNS system for the specified client.
`delete_dns`	Deletes the specified DNS record.
`delete_domain`	Deletes the domain and all associated records.
`get_cb_url`	Returns the URL for callback notifications.
`list_domains`	Returns the list of client domains.
`list_zones`	Returns the list of DNS zones.
`view_zone`	Returns details of the specified DNS zone.

presets.php¶

Server preset management module: retrieving lists, grouping, searching for suitable servers, and detailing configurations with prices in different currencies.

Method	Description
`groups`	Returns a list of available preset groups
`info`	Returns a list of available presets considering selected currencies (default EUR, USD)
`list`	Returns a list of available server presets with filtering by location and access rights
`search`	Returns a list of suitable servers for the specified preset, taking into account location and availability (free/all)
`show`	Returns information about a preset by ID or name. Supports filtering and limits.

rhr.php¶

Remote Hands Requests Management Module: creation, filtering, status updates, and communication regarding requests.

Method	Description
`add`	Creates a new Remote Hands Request (RHR) specifying the type and equipment.
`chat`	Adds a client-visible message to the request history.
`discard`	Recursively changes the request status to canceled or closed.
`list`	Returns a list of available RHR tasks with filtering by location, status, and date.

s3.php¶

S3 storage management module: creating and deleting accounts, managing buckets and files, obtaining usage statistics, managing pricing plans and billing.

Method	Description
`cancel_payment_account_deletion`	Cancels the S3 account deletion process initiated due to debt. Resets the suspension status and updates the next payment date.
`create_account`	Creates a new S3 account (bucket) for the client, links it to a pricing plan, and creates a corresponding order in billing.
`create_bucket`	Creates a new S3 bucket for an existing user (S3 account).
`create_order`	Creates a new S3 account and bucket and links them to a pricing plan via billing. If the plan is free, it checks the limit of free accounts.
`delete_account`	Deletes the user's S3 account and performs an action audit. If the request is from an administrator, an entry is created in the audit log.
`delete_bucket`	Deletes the specified bucket from S3 storage if it belongs to the user.
`delete_file`	Deletes the specified file from the S3 bucket. Requires authorization and verification of account access rights.
`delete_payment_account`	Requests cancellation of the S3 service, initiating the account deletion process. Sets the suspension reason and calculates the service termination date.
`get_buckets`	Returns a list of S3 buckets, traffic information, and snapshots for the specified account.
`get_buckets_rmq`	Returns a list of buckets, storage usage information, user quota, metrics data, and billing parameters for a specific S3 account.
`get_files`	Returns a list of files and folders in the specified S3 bucket with pagination support via continuation token.
`get_users`	Returns a list of S3 users with detailed information about plans, traffic, and service status. Supports filtering by plan, email, billing, and S3UID.
`history`	Returns the operation history (logs) for the specified S3 plan.
`list_plans`	Returns a list of available S3 plans taking into account the VAT rate and user currency. For administrators, it is possible to request a specific plan by ID.
`show_key`	Returns the decrypted secret key or public access key (access_key/secret_key) for the specified S3 account.

software.php¶

Software management module: provides methods to get a list of available software filtered by server characteristics or preset, as well as selecting compatible presets and operating systems for specifi

Method	Description
`list`	Returns a list of software suitable for a specific server (id) or preset (instance_id), taking into account licenses, hardware specifications, and promotions.

stocks.php¶

Server inventory management module: provides lists of available servers with filtering by locations and groups, as well as detailed information about a specific server.

Method	Description
`list`	Returns a list of available servers in inventory with the ability to filter by location and group.
`show`	Returns detailed information about a specific server by its identifier.

tags.php¶

Tag management module for infrastructure components: adding, removing, clearing, searching, and displaying tag lists for servers and variables.

Method	Description
`add`	Adds a custom tag to a server or component. Supports bulk addition via an ID list.
`clear`	Clears all or non-essential tags from a component. For clients, only public tags are available.
`get`	Retrieves tags for a component. (Implementation is empty in code, method is in whitelist)
`list`	Returns a list of tags for a specific server or component. For clients, there is a restriction by component type (eq, vars).
`remove`	Removes a tag by its name for a specific component or removes all specified tags from an ID list. If id_list is passed, the operation is performed in bulk.
`search`	Searches for components matching a specific tag and value.
`search_user`	Searches for user equipment by tag value. Used in global search form.
`show`	Shows possible tags for a component. (Implementation is empty in code, method is in whitelist)

traffic_plans.php¶

Traffic tariff plan management module: creation, deletion, updating, and retrieval of available plans with filtering by server or location and price conversion.

Method	Description
`list`	Returns a list of suitable traffic tariff plans for the specified server (id) or location. Supports filtering by hardware type and price conversion to EUR/USD.

vm.php¶

Virtual Machine (VM) management module providing an API for creating, retrieving, deleting, and restoring snapshots, as well as loading statistics.

Method	Description
`create_snapshot`	Initiates the creation of a snapshot for the specified virtual machine. Returns a task key for status tracking.
`get_snapshot`	Returns a list of snapshots and settings for the specified virtual machine.
`load_stats`	Initiates the loading of resource usage statistics for the virtual machine.
`remove_snapshot`	Initiates the deletion of a snapshot with the specified name.
`restore_snapshot`	Initiates the restoration of the virtual machine state from a snapshot.
`update_restore_settings`	Updates automatic restore and snapshot rotation settings for the specified virtual machine.

whmcs.php¶

WHMCS integration module for managing customers, invoices, credit, order cancellations, and server billing data.

Method	Description
`add_contact`	Adds a new additional contact to an existing customer in WHMCS. If the request type is not specified, a random contact is created.
`apply_credit`	Applies the customer's available balance (credit) to pay a specified invoice. If the invoice status changes to 'Paid', traffic overage is automatically cleared.
`create_addfunds`	Creates an invoice in WHMCS for topping up the customer's balance. If the subscribe option is enabled, an invoice with automatic payment support is created.
`delete_cancellation_request`	Deletes an active service cancellation request for a specific server, restoring the order status in WHMCS.
`delete_contact`	Deletes an additional contact linked to a customer in WHMCS. If the request is made on behalf of the account owner, all additional contacts are deleted.
`download_invoice`	Returns a PDF file of the invoice in base64 format for viewing or downloading.
`generate_due_invoice`	Generates the next invoice for a server in WHMCS, taking into account the current billing cycle and active add-ons.
`get_billing_data`	Returns detailed billing information for a specific server, including customer data and EU withdrawal status.
`get_cancellation_requests`	Returns a list of active service cancellation requests for a specific server or user, with filtering by date and type.
`get_client`	Returns detailed information about the authenticated client, including data from WHMCS and internal system data (tags, verification status). Supports extended data retrieval via the full parameter.
`get_clientgroups`	Returns a list of available customer groups from WHMCS for the current location.
`get_contacts`	Returns a list of contacts linked to a customer in WHMCS. If an email subaccount is specified, only contacts with appropriate access rights are returned.
`get_invoice`	Returns detailed information about an invoice from WHMCS, including customer data and payment status.
`get_invoices`	Returns a list of all invoices associated with the customer's account in WHMCS for the specified location.
`get_related_invoices`	Returns a list of invoices related to a specific server (via account_id)
`getcredits`	Returns information about the user's available credits (balance) in WHMCS for the specified location.
`getpaymentgw`	Returns a list of available payment methods (payment gateways) for a specific invoice. When using USD, only Stripe, Bitpay, and Bitpaycheckout are filtered.
`mass_pay`	Creates one common invoice to pay a list of selected customer invoices.
`request_cancellation`	Initiates the service or subscription cancellation process. Checks for active licenses, traffic debts, and invoice payment status. Depending on the cancellation type, it may perform an automatic refund to the account balance.
`request_subscription_cancellation`	Sends a request to JIRA to cancel a server's bank subscription. Checks for active subscriptions and open tickets.
`reset_password`	Initiates the password reset process. If no token is provided, a link is sent via email. If the token is valid, it checks 2FA and updates the password.
`transactions`	Returns a list of financial transactions for the user associated with their WHMCS account.
`update_client`	Updates the customer profile in WHMCS, including personal data (name, email), contact information, 2FA settings, and custom fields. Supports updating legal data for companies.
`update_contact`	Updates additional contact information (first name, last name, email, phone) in the WHMCS system. Supports email uniqueness check and phone number verification.