Automattic dn register
Register a new domain name.
Usage
# Partner mode: register with contact details (interactive prompts for missing fields)
dn register example.com
dn register example.com --period=2 --privacy=on
# Partner mode: full non-interactive registration
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
# Premium domain (partner mode)
dn register premium.com --price=50000
# User mode: adds domain to cart (no direct registration)
dn register example.com
# User mode with site association
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 checkoutto 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