Domain Registration API

8/4/2026

Introduces Cloudflare Wallets, a programmable wallet system for AI agents and the agentic internet. This system provides stable identifiers (handles) and native payment capabilities (stablecoins, micropayments via x402 protocol) for agents to interact with APIs and content. It includes Account Wallets for human users and Virtual Wallets for agents, with configurable spending guardrails. This directly enhances the agentic commerce ecosystem, building upon the Monetization Gateway and enabling headless transactions for services like domain registration.

7/1/2026

Introduces the Cloudflare Monetization Gateway, enabling customers to charge for any asset protected by Cloudflare (web pages, datasets, APIs, tools) using the x402 protocol. This addresses the evolving web business model driven by AI agents, shifting towards usage-based pricing. The gateway handles payment verification and enforcement at the edge, settling payments in stablecoins over x402. It offers a flexible payment rules API for precise control over access and pricing, moving metering, exchange, and settlement off the origin. Planned capabilities include charging for specific REST verbs, variable pricing, and charging unauthenticated callers. The gateway aims to unlock new revenue opportunities by enabling agent-first transactions with internet-scale settlement.

4/30/2026

Introduces a new protocol and integration with Stripe Projects that allows AI agents to programmatically create Cloudflare accounts, start paid subscriptions, register domains, and obtain API tokens. This is achieved through three core components: Discovery (agents query a catalog of available services), Authorization (Stripe acts as an identity provider to attest to user identity and facilitate account provisioning or linking), and Payment (Stripe provides payment tokens for agents to make purchases and start subscriptions with defined spending limits).

4/15/2026

Introduces the Cloudflare Registrar API in beta, enabling programmatic domain search, availability checks, and registration. The API supports three core operations: `Search` for domain suggestions, `Check` for real-time availability and pricing, and `Register` for domain acquisition. It is designed for integration into agentic workflows and automation tools, leveraging the existing Cloudflare API infrastructure. The API handles default contact and payment methods, and includes WHOIS privacy by default. Premium domain registration is supported with explicit fee acknowledgement. The post details example API calls and responses for each operation and discusses the implications for AI agents and non-refundable purchases.

4/6/2023

Introduces Zone Holds, a new capability for enterprise customers that prevents the same zone from being added to multiple Cloudflare accounts. This feature addresses the risk of accidental zone conflicts and downtime in large organizations with multiple teams managing different aspects of a domain. Zone Holds are enabled by default for enterprise zones and can be extended to subdomains and custom hostnames. The post details the problem of accidental zone activation and how Zone Holds prevent it through error messages and controlled access.

12/10/2021

Introduced Cloudflare Domain Protection, a new service for Enterprise customers to prevent domain compromise. It employs a triple-locked approach: EPP Registrar Locks, an internal API lock, and Registry Locks (where available). A secure verification procedure is established for unlocking or modifying domains. Eligible domains under Enterprise contracts receive this protection at no additional cost, including waived registration and renewal fees.

11/12/2021

This post details the user experience of transferring and registering domains with Cloudflare Registrar, highlighting the cost savings and simplicity compared to other registrars. It also introduces the Cloudflare DNS dashboard for configuring DNS records and mentions DNSSEC and DMARC for enhanced security. The post also covers Cloudflare Pages for hosting static sites using the Jamstack architecture and Cloudflare for Teams for DNS filtering and logging, as well as the 1.1.1.1 app with WARP for encrypted internet traffic.

9/28/2021

This post announces the general availability of new domain registrations for all Cloudflare customers, removing the previous requirement to transfer existing domains. It also details the introduction of over 40 new top-level domains (TLDs), starting with .uk, and outlines the at-cost pricing model. The post explains the registrar and registry roles, the history of Cloudflare Registrar, and the rationale for expanding beyond domain transfers to include new registrations to meet customer demand and support diverse domain portfolios.

6/6/2019

This post introduces the new Cloudflare Partner Platform, built to address the evolving needs of partners and customers. It details the development of two core systems: Tenants for managing customer accounts and Subscriptions for packaging and provisioning services. The platform was initially developed in partnership with IBM to enable them to sell and provision Cloudflare's building blocks and paid services. The post includes API documentation and walkthroughs for provisioning customer accounts, granting access, enabling services, and service configuration, demonstrating how partners can now offer Cloudflare services programmatically.

2/22/2019

This post announces the general availability of Cloudflare Registrar to all customers, highlighting key learnings and improvements from its early access period. It details a significant increase in DNSSEC adoption (25%) due to the one-click enablement feature, which is now integrated into the registrar service. The post also shares data on domain transfers, noting that 62% of transfers are manually approved. It discusses the dominance of gTLDs in registrations and the ongoing expansion of supported TLDs, including ccTLDs and ngTLDs.

9/27/2018

This post introduces Cloudflare Registrar, a new service that offers domain registration at cost, without markup or surprise fees. It explains the roles of registries and registrars in the domain name system, details the process of transferring domains (unlocking, authorization codes), and highlights the benefits of Cloudflare Registrar, including at-cost pricing and free WHOIS privacy. It also announces an early access program and a donation-based early access incentive for Girls Who Code.

9/27/2018

This post announces the launch of Cloudflare Registrar, a new service offering domain registration at wholesale prices with a focus on trust, security, and fair pricing. It highlights the internal need for a secure registrar due to past security incidents and the desire to address market issues like 'bait and switch' pricing and endless upsells. Key features include two-factor authentication, default domain lock, automatic DNSSEC enablement, and personal data redaction on WHOIS for free. Initially, it's available for domain transfers to existing Cloudflare customers, with plans to expand to new domain registrations and broader availability.

2/24/2016

This post introduces Cloudflare Registrar, a new service designed to provide highly secure domain registration. It addresses the problem of domain hijacking by implementing strict security protocols including registrar and registry locks, multi-user offline confirmation for DNS changes, two-factor authentication, and support for DNSSEC. The service is initially available to enterprise customers and aims to provide peace of mind for organizations where domain loss would be critical. It also highlights the importance of Universal DNSSEC for added security.