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dn-contacts-set

update domain WHOIS contacts

Published by Automattic Updated Apr 6
Covers Domains CLI WordPress

Description

Update domain contact information (WHOIS contacts) using the dn CLI. Use when the user wants to change owner, admin, tech, or billing contacts for a domain. Partner mode only.

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dn contacts:set

Update contact information for a domain.

Usage

# Interactive (prompts for all fields)
dn contacts:set example.com

# Specify contact type
dn contacts:set example.com --type=admin

# Non-interactive
dn contacts:set example.com --type=owner \
  --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

# Opt out of automatic transfer lock after contact change
dn contacts:set example.com --transferlock-opt-out

Options

OptionDescription
--typeContact type: owner, admin, tech, billing (default: owner)
--transferlock-opt-outSkip automatic transfer lock after contact change
--first-name, --last-name, etc.Contact details (prompted if missing)

Notes

  • Partner mode only - user mode shows redirect to wordpress.com/domains/manage
  • ICANN requires a 60-day transfer lock after owner contact changes (use --transferlock-opt-out to skip)
  • The command name uses a colon: contacts:set
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