Command
nylas dashboard domains update
Update a registered domain display name.
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas dashboard domains update do?
The nylas dashboard domains update command changes the display name for a registered domain. It infers the region for existing domains when --region is omitted and does not change the domain address or DNS records.
Usage
nylas dashboard domains update [domain-id-or-address] [--region <region>] --name NAMEFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --json | Output as JSON |
| --no-color | Disable color output |
| --verbose(-v) | Enable verbose output |
| --config | Custom config file path |
| --help(-h) | Show help for the command |
| --limit | Limit results (most list commands) |
| --yes(-y) | Skip confirmations |
| --name(-n) | New display name |
| --region(-r) | Region to update (us or eu; inferred for existing domains when omitted) |
Examples
The nylas dashboard domains update command changes the display name for a registered domain.
Rename a domain
nylas dashboard domains update myagent.nylas.email --name 'Agent Mail'Example output
✓ Domain updated (dom_abc123)
Address: example.com
Name: Example Mail (Production)Troubleshooting
Update fails because the domain is not found
Run `nylas dashboard domains list` to confirm the domain is registered in the active organization, or pass the listed region with `--region us` or `--region eu`.
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Run nylas dashboard domains update --help for full help output.