Frequently Asked Questions about Namecheap MCP Server

Q: What is the Namecheap MCP Server? A: The Namecheap MCP Server is a tool that allows you to manage your Namecheap domains directly through an AI assistant using natural language commands. It simplifies tasks such as checking domain availability, managing DNS records, and registering new domains.

Q: How does the Namecheap MCP Server work? A: It acts as a bridge between your AI assistant and the Namecheap API. You provide natural language commands to your AI, which are then translated into API calls to Namecheap to perform the requested actions.

Q: What can I do with the Namecheap MCP Server? A: You can check domain availability, list your domains, get domain information, get DNS records, register new domains, and more. See the ‘Available Tools’ section for a full list.

Q: Is the Namecheap MCP Server secure? A: Yes, it uses the Namecheap live API and requires you to provide your Namecheap API key. It’s crucial to protect your API key and double-check commands before confirming them, as the tool can make real purchases.

Q: What are the requirements to use the Namecheap API? A: Your Namecheap account must meet one of the following requirements: at least 20 domains, at least $50 account balance, or at least $50 spent in the last 2 years.

Q: How do I install the Namecheap MCP Server? A: You can install it using Smithery, Claude Desktop, Docker, or other MCP clients. Detailed instructions are provided in the ‘Installation’ section.

Q: What environment variables do I need to configure? A: You need to set NC_USERNAME (your Namecheap username) and NC_API_KEY (your Namecheap API key). Optionally, you can set NC_CLIENT_IP, NODE_ENV, REGISTRANT_PROFILE, and REGISTRANT_PROFILE_PATH.

Q: How do I whitelist my IP address for API access? A: Find your IP address using curl ifconfig.me, then log in to Namecheap, go to Profile → Tools → API Access, and add your IP to the whitelist.

Q: What is Sandbox Mode? A: Sandbox Mode allows you to test the Namecheap MCP Server without making real purchases. Set the NODE_ENV environment variable to sandbox.

Q: I’m getting an API access denied error. What should I do? A: Ensure your account meets the API access requirements, verify your API key is correct, and check your IP address is whitelisted.

Q: How do I set up domain registration details? A: You can set up domain registration details using either an environment variable (REGISTRANT_PROFILE) or a JSON file (REGISTRANT_PROFILE_PATH). See the ‘Registrant Profile’ section for details.

Q: Can I contribute to the Namecheap MCP Server project? A: Yes, contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

Q: Where can I find my Smithery key? A: You can find your Smithery key in the Smithery.ai dashboard.

Q: What if I encounter connection failed/IP not whitelisted error? A: Check the Smithery logs to find the actual IP being used. Add that IP to your Namecheap whitelist (Profile → Tools → API Access). Alternatively, set NC_CLIENT_IP in Smithery configuration. Note: Smithery servers may use different IPs than expected.