Description
Set a DNS record for a domain using the dn CLI. Use when the user wants to add or update DNS records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.). Partner mode only.
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dn dns:set
Set a DNS record for a domain.
Usage
# Interactive (prompts for type, name, value)
dn dns:set example.com
# Non-interactive
dn dns:set example.com --type=A --name=@ --value=192.0.2.1
# Custom TTL
dn dns:set example.com --type=CNAME --name=www --value=example.com --ttl=7200
# Multiple values (e.g., round-robin A records)
dn dns:set example.com --type=A --name=@ --value=192.0.2.1 --value=192.0.2.2
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
--type | Record type: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc. |
--name | Record name (@ for root, or subdomain) |
--value | Record value(s) - repeatable for multiple values |
--ttl | TTL in seconds (default: 3600) |
Notes
- Partner mode only - user mode shows redirect to
wordpress.com/domains/manage - The command name uses a colon:
dns:set - Record type is auto-uppercased
- Use
dn dns:getfirst to see existing records
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