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Authorization

Follow this guide to create a new GoDaddy credential that will allow Nexla to authenticate to and exchange data with your GoDaddy account.
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Prerequisites​

Before creating a GoDaddy credential, you need to obtain an API Key and API Secret from your GoDaddy developer account. The API Key and API Secret are required to authenticate with the GoDaddy API.

To obtain your API Key and API Secret, follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the GoDaddy Developer Portal.

  2. If you don't have a developer account, you may need to create one or link your existing GoDaddy account to the developer portal.

  3. Navigate to the API Keys or Credentials section in the developer portal dashboard.

  4. Click Create API Key or Generate New Key to create a new API key pair. You may be asked to provide a name or description for the key to help identify it later.

  5. After generating the API key, you will receive:

    • API Key: A unique identifier for your application
    • API Secret: A secret key that must be kept confidential

  6. Copy both the API Key and API Secret immediately after generation, as the API Secret may not be displayed again for security reasons. Store these credentials securely.

The API Key and API Secret are sent in the Authorization header in the format sso-key: {api_key}:{api_secret} for all API requests to the GoDaddy API. This special authentication format is specific to GoDaddy's API and combines both credentials into a single header value. The GoDaddy API provides access to domain management, DNS configuration, and other domain-related operations. For detailed information about API key setup, authentication, and available API endpoints, refer to the GoDaddy API documentation and GoDaddy API reference.

Create a GoDaddy Credential​

  • To create a new GoDaddy credential, after selecting the data source/destination type, click the Add Credential tile to open the Add New Credential overlay.

New Credential Overlay – GoDaddy

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Credential Name & Description​

  1. Enter a name for the credential in the Credential Name field and a short, meaningful description in the Credential Description field.

    Resource descriptions are recommended but are not required. They should be used provide information about the resource purpose, data freshness, etc. that can help the owner and other users efficiently understand and utilize the resource.

API Key Authentication​

GoDaddy uses API Key authentication with a special format that includes both an API Key and API Secret. The credentials are sent in the Authorization header in the format sso-key: {api_key}:{api_secret}. This authentication method is specific to GoDaddy's API and combines both credentials into a single header value.

  1. Enter your GoDaddy API Key in the API Key field. This is the API Key you obtained from your GoDaddy developer account settings. The API Key is a unique identifier for your application and is used along with the API Secret to authenticate API requests. The API Key is not sensitive on its own, but it should be kept secure to prevent unauthorized use.

  2. Enter your GoDaddy API Secret in the API Secret field. This is the API Secret you obtained from your GoDaddy developer account settings. The API Secret is used along with the API Key to authenticate API requests. The API Secret is sensitive information and must be kept confidential.

    Keep your API Secret secure and do not share it publicly. The API Secret provides access to your GoDaddy account data and should be treated as sensitive information. If your API Secret is compromised, you should immediately regenerate it in your GoDaddy developer account settings. Your GoDaddy API Key and API Secret can be found in your GoDaddy developer account settings (developer.godaddy.com) where you manage API keys. The API Key and API Secret are sent in the Authorization header in the format sso-key: {api_key}:{api_secret} for all API requests to the GoDaddy API. This special authentication format is required by GoDaddy's API and must be used exactly as specified. For detailed information about finding your API credentials, setting up authentication, and available API endpoints, see the GoDaddy API documentation and GoDaddy API reference.

Save the Credential​

  1. Once all of the relevant steps in the above sections have been completed, click the Save button at the bottom of the overlay to save the configured credential.

  2. The newly added credential will now appear in a tile on the Authenticate screen during data source/destination creation and can be selected for use with a new data source or destination.