# Gmail Username Checker — Bulk Availability Lookup (`maged120/gmail-availability`) Actor

Gmail username checker: check whether Gmail usernames are available for new account registration, in bulk. Paste a list and see which addresses are free or taken, without creating any accounts. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel or API.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/maged120/gmail-availability.md
- **Developed by:** [Maged](https://apify.com/maged120) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Developer tools
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 257 total users, 6 monthly users, 97.3% runs succeeded, 5 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $5.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

### What does Gmail Username Availability Checker do?

**Gmail Username Availability Checker** verifies whether Gmail usernames are available for new account registration — in bulk, without creating any accounts. Pass a list of usernames and get back which are available and which are already taken.

This Actor runs on the [Apify platform](https://apify.com). Use it for brand protection checks, username research, domain + email branding alignment, or automated availability monitoring.

### Why use Gmail Username Availability Checker?

- **Bulk checking** — verify hundreds of usernames in one run
- **No account creation** — checks availability without touching Gmail accounts
- **Brand protection** — monitor whether your brand name is still available
- **Username research** — find available Gmail handles matching your brand or personal name
- **Fast results** — results in seconds for large batches

### How to use Gmail Username Availability Checker

1. Open the Actor and click **Try for free**
2. Enter usernames in the `usernames` field (without @gmail.com)
3. Click **Start** — availability results appear in the Output tab
4. Download as JSON or CSV

### Input

```json
{
  "usernames": [
    "johnsmith",
    "mybrand2024",
    "techstartup",
    "randomusername123"
  ]
}
```

| Field | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| `usernames` | array | Gmail usernames to check (without @gmail.com) | required |

### Output

Results are stored in the Apify dataset. Download in JSON, CSV, HTML, or Excel.

```json
{
  "email": "mybrand2024",
  "available": true,
  "quota": "Unlimited."
}
```

### Output fields

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `email` | string | The checked username/email |
| `available` | boolean | True if available for registration |
| `quota` | string | Always "Unlimited." — this Actor has no usage cap |

### Usage limits

There is **no usage limit** on this Actor — every account, free or paid, can run it without a monthly cap or result limit. The `quota` field on each result simply reads `Unlimited.`. You only pay for what you run (see pricing below).

### Cost

Pay-per-result pricing:

| Volume | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| 100 usernames | ~$0.01–$0.10 |
| 1,000 usernames | ~$0.10–$1.00 |

### Tips

- Check variations of your brand name (with/without numbers, hyphens, abbreviations) to find the best available handle
- Run checks before a product launch to secure your brand's Gmail address
- Also check the **Outlook Username Availability Checker** Actor for Microsoft email handles

### FAQ

**Does this actually register any accounts?**
No. The Actor only checks availability — no accounts are created.

**How accurate is the availability check?**
The Actor queries Google's registration endpoint. Results reflect real-time availability at the moment of the check.

**Is this Actor maintained?**
Yes. Report bugs or feature requests in the Issues tab.

**Need help or have questions?**
Open an issue in the Issues tab or reach out on Discord: **maged03211**

# Actor input Schema

## `emails` (type: `array`):

list of emails or/and usernames to check for Gmail availability.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "emails": [
    "sdoifjasdo@gmail.com",
    "aosdifjadsoifjasdo",
    "joe",
    "jane@gmail.com",
    "goodemail"
  ]
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "emails": [
        "sdoifjasdo@gmail.com",
        "aosdifjadsoifjasdo",
        "joe",
        "jane@gmail.com",
        "goodemail"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("maged120/gmail-availability").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "emails": [
        "sdoifjasdo@gmail.com",
        "aosdifjadsoifjasdo",
        "joe",
        "jane@gmail.com",
        "goodemail",
    ] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("maged120/gmail-availability").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "emails": [
    "sdoifjasdo@gmail.com",
    "aosdifjadsoifjasdo",
    "joe",
    "jane@gmail.com",
    "goodemail"
  ]
}' |
apify call maged120/gmail-availability --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,maged120/gmail-availability"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/L7nbaGvrawAhwbn4S/builds/7not0SNq9gVzFkpUv/openapi.json