Vercel Launches New Domains Registrar API for Programmatic Domain Management
Executive Summary
Vercel has launched its new Domains Registrar API, providing developers with programmatic control over the entire domain lifecycle. This API allows for searching, pricing, purchasing, renewing, and transferring domains, complementing the existing in-product user interface. The release also officially deprecates the Legacy Domains API, which is scheduled to be sunset on November 9, 2025.
Key Takeaways
* Product: Vercel Domains Registrar API.
* Primary Function: To programmatically manage domain registration and lifecycle tasks.
* Key Capabilities:
* Catalog & Pricing: List supported TLDs and get pricing information.
* Availability: Check domain availability in single or bulk queries.
* Purchasing: Buy domains and track order status.
* Transfers: Retrieve auth codes and manage incoming domain transfers.
* Management: Handle renewals, toggle auto-renewal, and update nameservers.
* Target Audience: Developers and teams requiring automated domain management within their workflows.
* Availability: The new API is available now.
* Legacy API Deprecation: The Legacy Domains API is now deprecated, with a sunset date of November 9, 2025. Vercel CLI users must upgrade to v48.2.8 for domain-related commands.
Strategic Importance
This API transforms Vercel's domain service into a programmable platform, enabling customers to automate infrastructure and integrate domain management directly into their applications and deployment pipelines.