What is GoDaddy API Key?

GoDaddy API allows interacting with the GoDaddy system. The API can be used by anyone who wants to programmatically access GoDaddy services. GoDaddy API is offered to reseller accounts and all users free of charge.

Creating an API Key with GoDaddy

1. Go to https://reseller.godaddy.com or https://developer.godaddy.com
2. Sign into your GoDaddy account
3. Select "API Keys"
4. Select "Create New API Key"
5. Enter any name
6. Select "OTE" or "Production" under "Environment" (OTE is the test-environment)
7. Click "Next"
8. The API Key is created
9. It is very important to copy and paste the Key and Secret (token) information onto a text editor or password manager as it will not be shown again
10. After your Key and Secret are copied in another document, click "Got It"

GoDaddy API example

Here is a sample call using the GoDaddy API to check if a domain is available.

Domain valuation using GoDaddy API

GoDaddy provides a domain name valuation API. It's an interface open to public. It allows multiple checks when API key and API secret are provided. If no API credentials are provided, the server responds with a "login to increase your rate limit" error message after consecutive requests.

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