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Overview

This node integrates with the Namecheap API to manage domain-related operations. Specifically, the "Check Availability" operation under the "Domain" resource allows users to verify if a particular domain name is available for registration. This is useful in scenarios such as:

  • Quickly checking domain availability before purchasing or registering a new domain.
  • Automating domain portfolio management by verifying status of multiple domains.
  • Integrating domain availability checks into workflows for website setup or branding.

For example, a user can input "example.com" and the node will return whether this domain is currently available to register.

Properties

Name Meaning
Domain Name The domain name to check for availability, e.g., "example.com". This is a required field.

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects, each corresponding to an input item processed. For the "Check Availability" operation, the output JSON has the following structure:

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    // Contains the response from Namecheap API about domain availability
  }
}
  • success: A boolean indicating if the operation was successful.
  • data: Contains detailed information returned by the Namecheap API regarding the domain's availability status.

If the node encounters an error and "Continue On Fail" is enabled, the output JSON will instead contain:

{
  "success": false,
  "error": "Error message describing what went wrong"
}

The node does not output binary data.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the Namecheap API via an API key credential configured in n8n.
  • Network access to Namecheap's API endpoints.
  • Proper configuration of the API authentication token in n8n credentials.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Invalid or missing API credentials will cause authentication failures.
    • Providing an improperly formatted domain name may result in API errors.
    • Network connectivity issues can prevent communication with the Namecheap API.

  • Common Error Messages:

    • "The operation "check" is not known for resource "domain"!" — indicates a misconfiguration or unsupported operation; ensure the operation name is correct.
    • API authentication errors typically indicate invalid or expired credentials; reconfigure the API key.
    • Errors related to domain format usually mean the domain name input is invalid; verify the domain string.

  • To resolve errors, verify that:

    • The API key credential is correctly set up and valid.
    • The domain name follows proper syntax (e.g., no spaces, valid TLD).
    • Network connectivity to Namecheap API is stable.

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