The convert-to-reseller operation is used to upgrade customer accounts to reseller accounts.

Request Packet Structure

A request XML packet upgrading customer accounts to reseller accounts includes the convert-to-reseller node:

<packet>
<customer>
   <convert-to-reseller>
   ...
   </convert-to-reseller>
</customer>
</packet>

The convert-to-reseller node does not have a separate type, it is nested within the ClientTypeRequest complex type (client_input.xsd). Its graphical representation is as follows:

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Note: The interactive schema navigator for all request packets is available here: http://plesk.github.io/api-schemas/1.6.8.0/agent_input.svg.

  • The filter node is required. It specifies the filtering rule. Data type: clientSelectionFilterType. For more information on filters, refer to the Available Filters section.
  • The reseller-plan-name node is optional. If it is not specified, then the user is converted, but is not subscribed to a reseller plan. Instead, it is allocated the sum of resources and permissions that were available to the customer.

Response Packet Structure

The convert-to-reseller node of the output XML packet is structured as follows:

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Note: The interactive schema navigator for all response packets is available here: http://plesk.github.io/api-schemas/1.6.8.0/agent_output.svg.

  • The result node is required. It wraps the response retrieved from the server. Data type: ResultFilterType (plesk_common.xsd).
  • The status node is required. It specifies the execution status of the operation. Data type: string. Allowed values: ok | error.
  • The errcode node is optional. It is used to return the error code when the operation fails. Data type: unsignedInt.
  • The errtext node is optional. Can be used to return the error message if the operation fails. Data type: string.
  • The filter-id node is optional. Returns the filtering parameter. Data type: anySimple.
  • The id node is optional. It is required if the operation succeeds. Returns the unique identifier of the reseller account. Data type: integer.

Samples

A request packet converting a customer account into a reseller account looks as follows:

<packet>
<customer>
   <convert-to-reseller>
      <filter>
         <login>JDoe</login>
      </filter>
   </convert-to-reseller>
</customer>
</packet>

Response:

<packet version="1.6.7.0">
<customer>
   <convert-to-reseller>
       <result>
          <status>ok</status>
          <filter-id>JDoe</filter-id>
          <id>192</id>
       </result>
   </convert-to-reseller>
</customer>
</packet>