Quick answer: West.cn API v2 uses username + API password (not login password). Reseller API access required.

What does this guide cover?

Learn how to obtain API credentials from the official West.cn console and save them in ApiDo → User Center → API Credentials for batch DNS, nameserver updates, and domain automation.

Step-by-step instructions

Each step includes official console screenshots — follow the highlighted areas.

Step 1: Sign in to 西部数码

  • Sign in to 西部数码管理中心。

Official link: https://www.west.cn/manager/

Step 2: View API 密码

  • Go to 「代理商管理 → API接口配置」page。
  • 查看或设置 API 密码（api_password），此密码与Sign in to 密码不同。
  • Username 填西部数码注册用户名；API Password 填该page的 API 密码。

Step 3: Verify and save

  • 填写凭证别名便于区分多个account。
  • Click 「① 验证凭证」，成功后再点「② 保存凭证」。

Enter and verify credentials on ApiDo

  1. Log in to ApiDo and open User Center → API Credentials
  2. Select provider: West.cn
  3. Enter a credential alias and fill in each API field
  4. Click "Verify credentials", then "Save credentials" after success

Go to Credential Management →

Tips

  • 若提示认证失败，请确认已开通代理 API 权限，且填写的是 API 密码而非登录密码。
  • API 文档：https://www.west.cn/CustomerCenter/doc/apiV2.html

FAQ

How do I add West.cn API credentials on ApiDo?

After login, go to User Center → API Credentials, select West.cn, follow this guide, verify, then save.

What if West.cn credential verification fails?

Check for wrong fields (e.g. login password instead of API password), extra spaces, or wrong environment keys. Some providers require API access or IP whitelist.

Are API credentials secure on ApiDo?

Credentials are encrypted at rest and transmitted over HTTPS. Do not share keys; rotate them in your provider console when done.

What else should I know about West.cn API?

若提示认证失败，请确认已开通代理 API 权限，且填写的是 API 密码而非登录密码。

What else should I know about West.cn API?

API 文档：https://www.west.cn/CustomerCenter/doc/apiV2.html