| name | dn-register |
| description | Register a new domain name using the dn CLI. Use when the user wants to purchase or register a domain. In partner mode, performs direct registration with contact info. In user mode, adds the domain to a WordPress.com shopping cart for browser checkout. |
dn register
Register a new domain name.
Usage
dn register example.com
dn register example.com --period=2 --privacy=on
dn register example.com \
--first-name=John --last-name=Doe \
--email=john@example.com --phone=+1.5551234567 \
--address="123 Main St" --city=Springfield --state=IL \
--postal-code=62701 --country=US
dn register premium.com --price=50000
dn register example.com
dn register example.com --site=mysite.wordpress.com
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|
--period, -p | Registration period in years (default: 1) |
--privacy | on (default), off, or redact (partner mode) |
--price | Price in cents for premium domains (partner mode) |
--site, -s | WordPress.com site slug (user mode) |
--first-name, --last-name, etc. | Contact details (partner mode, prompted if missing) |
Behavior by Mode
- Partner mode: Registers directly via API. Prompts for contact info if not provided via flags. Asks for confirmation before proceeding.
- User mode: Checks availability first, then adds to WPCOM shopping cart. Outputs a checkout URL. Use
dn checkout to complete purchase in browser.
Notes
- In user mode, defaults to domain-only siteless checkout (
no-site)
- Product slug mapping:
.com = domain_reg, others = dot{tld}_domain