Automate GoDaddy Subdomain Management via Email Requests

Description

This n8n workflow automates subdomain creation and deletion on GoDaddy using their API, triggered via email requests. This empowers developers to manage subdomains directly without involving DevOps for minor tasks.

Good to know

Ensure GoDaddy API credentials are securely configured to avoid unauthorized access.
Email parsing accuracy depends on the consistency of request formats.

How it works

Detect new email requests using the Start Workflow (GET Request) node.
Use the Extract Data from Email node to parse relevant details (e.g., subdomain name, action type).
Validate the action type with the Validate Action Type node to proceed with create (true) or delete (false).
If true, the Create Subdomain node sends a POST request to GoDaddy’s API to create the subdomain.
If false, the Delete Subdomain node sends a DELETE request to remove the subdomain.
The Send Email Response node notifies the requester of the action’s success or failure.

How to use

Import the workflow into n8n and configure the nodes with your GoDaddy API and email credentials.
Test with sample email requests to ensure proper parsing and API calls.

Requirements

GoDaddy API credentials
Email service (e.g., SMTP or API) for notifications

Customising this workflow

Adjust the Extract Data from Email node to match your email format or add additional validation steps for security.