To follow this tutorial, you will need n8n. You can check out this article for guidance on setting it up on our Hostinger VPS.
1. Installing the Hostinger API node in n8n instance
To get started with the Hostinger API in n8n, follow these steps to install the custom community node:
Open your n8n instance.
Navigate to Settings > Community Nodes.
Click on Install.
Enter the package name: n8n-nodes-hostinger-api
Confirm the installation and wait for it to complete.
Restart n8n if prompted.
You now have the Hostinger API node available in your n8n workflow builder.
Note: Community nodes are only available in the self-hosted n8n version.
2. Obtaining Your Hostinger API Token
You need an API token from Hostinger to authenticate requests. Here's how to get it:
Log in to your Hostinger hPanel.
From the Top menu > Account information > API.
Click New Token.
Set the token name and expiration if needed.
Copy the generated API Token and store it securely.
3. Configuring Hostinger API Credentials in n8n
Once you have your API token, you need to set it up in n8n:
Go to n8n and open Credentials > Hostinger API.
Click Create New Credentials.
Enter the API Token by pasting the token you got from Hostinger.
Click Save.
Great job! You’re now ready to build your workflows using the Hostinger API. With n8n, you can automate the management and monitoring of your Hostinger VPS and other services effortlessly.
For further development, you can visit this link to find documentation on the Hostinger API 🚀