MX Lookup API + Google Sheets Integration

Why connect them

The MX Lookup API in Google Sheets.

Google Sheets is the go-to collaborative spreadsheet for teams worldwide. Connecting APIs to Google Sheets transforms your spreadsheets into dynamic, self-updating data hubs. Automatically populate rows with API responses, validate data in real-time, and create living dashboards that reflect the latest information.

What you can build

Workflows worth wiring.

Automatically validate email addresses in a contact list and flag invalid entries

Build a real-time currency conversion tracker that updates exchange rates hourly

Create a lead scoring spreadsheet that enriches contact data with IP geolocation

Monitor domain SSL certificates and log expiration dates for your portfolio

Templates

Ready-made ideas.

New row added Look up MX records → update row with results

Look up MX records for domain list

Automatically look up MX records for every domain added to your spreadsheet. Write the mx exchange hostnames and priority values into adjacent columns.

Row updated Look up MX records → update mail server columns

Audit mail servers when rows change

When a domain is edited in your sheet, re-run MX lookup and update the exchange and priority columns so your records stay current.

Setup

Connect it in a few steps.

Set up with Zapier

1
Set the trigger. Create a Zap with Google Sheets as the trigger app and "New row added" as the event. Connect your account.
2
Add the API action. Add APIVerve as the action, select the MX Lookup API, and map your trigger data to the request.
3
Send it back. Add a second Google Sheets action for "Add row" and map the returned fields (like domain) into it.
4
Test & turn on. Test the Zap with real data to confirm the mapping, then turn it on.

Set up with Make

1
Add the trigger. Create a scenario and add a Google Sheets module set to "New row added". Authenticate your account.
2
Call the API. Add an HTTP module pointing at api.apiverve.com/v1/mxlookup with your x-api-key header. Pass the trigger's data as the input.
3
Parse & map. Add a JSON module to read the response, then a Google Sheets module for "Add row". Map fields like data.domain into place.
4
Activate. Run once to confirm the mapping, then switch the scenario on and set its schedule.

Set up with n8n

1
Add the trigger node. Start a workflow with a Google Sheets trigger node for "New row added" and connect your credentials.
2
Add an HTTP Request node. Point it at api.apiverve.com/v1/mxlookup using Header Auth (x-api-key). Feed in the trigger data.
3
Map with expressions. Add a Google Sheets node for "Add row" and reference the response with expressions such as {{ $json.data.domain }}.
4
Execute & activate. Execute manually to verify, then activate the workflow for production.

The payload

What Google Sheets receives.

domain"yahoo.com"

mxarray of 3

Google Sheets + MX Lookup API FAQ

How do I connect an API to Google Sheets without coding?

Use automation platforms like Zapier or Make. Create a trigger (like "New Row Added"), add an API action step, then map the response back to your spreadsheet columns. No coding required.

Can I update existing rows with API data?

Yes. Most automation platforms support "Update Row" actions. You can look up a row by a unique identifier, call an API with that data, and update the row with the response.

How often can I refresh API data in Google Sheets?

Automation platforms allow scheduled triggers from every minute to daily. For high-frequency updates, consider Zapier's premium plans or Make's scheduled scenarios.

MX Lookup API + Google Sheets