GoDaddy Setup Guide
Connect your GoDaddy account to manage all your domains in Domain Collective.
Prerequisites (Updated May 2024)
- Management/DNS APIs: 10+ domains in your account
- Availability API: 50+ domains in your account
- Alternative: Discount Domain Club membership:
- Basic ($119.88/year) - For up to 24 domains
- Premium ($239.88/year) - For 25+ domains
- Domain Pro ($359.88/year) - Professional investors, full API access
Note: These restrictions were implemented in May 2024 to prevent API misuse.
Step 1: Access GoDaddy Developer Portal
Navigate to the GoDaddy developer portal to create API keys
- Visit the GoDaddy Developer Portal
- Sign in with your GoDaddy account credentials
Step 2: Create API Key
Generate production API credentials for Domain Collective
- Click "Create New API Key"
- Name: Enter a descriptive name (e.g., "Domain Collective Integration")
- Environment: Select Production (NOT OTE/Test)Important: Make sure to select "Production" environment, not "OTE" (test environment)
- Click "Next" to generate the keys
Step 3: Copy Your Credentials
Save these credentials immediately - the secret is shown only once!
Important: Copy Now!
API Key
Copy and save this value (you'll enter it as "API Key" in Domain Collective)
API Secret
Copy and save this value immediately (you'll enter it as "API Secret" in Domain Collective)
Step 4: Get Your Customer Number
Find your GoDaddy Customer Number (also called Shopper ID)
- Go to your GoDaddy account settings
- Look for "Customer Number" or "Shopper ID" in your account details
- Copy this number (you'll enter it as "Customer ID" in Domain Collective)
Step 5: Connect to Domain Collective
Use your credentials to connect your GoDaddy account
You'll need these three pieces of information:
- API Key: From Step 3
- API Secret: From Step 3
- Customer ID: From Step 4
Troubleshooting
ACCESS_DENIED Error
You don't meet the domain count requirements. Either transfer more domains to GoDaddy or purchase a Discount Domain Club membership at godaddy.com/domains/discount-domain-club
401 Unauthorized Error
Make sure you selected "Production" environment, not "OTE" (test environment)
403 Forbidden Error
Verify your Customer ID matches the account that owns the API key
No Domains Showing
Ensure the API key has access to the correct GoDaddy account
Need more help?
Check out GoDaddy's official API documentation or contact our support.