How to modify an A record value from the API?

[hlesta]

Hello there,

I’d like to know how to modify an A record value into my zone, I got an HTTPError code 403 (Forbidden), but I couldn’t figure out why I can reach the zone information but I am not able to change a value.

My current custom token looks like the following (screen capture attached to this ticket)

Thank you in advance.

[hlesta]

I couldn’t figure out the issue yet.

bump

[sandro]

Did you check the response? Are you sure you did not get this message?

You cannot use this API for domains with a .cf, .ga, .gq, .ml, or .tk TLD (top-level domain). To configure the DNS settings for this domain, use the Cloudflare Dashboard.

The permissions should be fine.

[hlesta]

Hello Sandro,

Thanks so much for the feedback my domain ends in .tk but I didn’t receive that response, sounds weird.

That means I’m not able to use the API with those domains you described, what’s the reason Cloudflare doesn’t allow me to do that?

Thanks!

[sandro]

I guess you did not evaluate the response, hence it was not displayed.

Anyhow, these domains are free domains and are typically used by abusers, hence Cloudflare introduced that restriction.

[hlesta]

Sandro,

Thanks for the quick update, make sense for me and I suspected it might be related to free domains and abusers.

I’d like to make automatic tasks in-home and also develop them and I decided to do it without spending so much money.

It’s sad but I can live with the idea if Cloudflare decides don’t help me whitelisting my domain.

Thanks

[sandro]

As long as you don’t need to change the DNS records via the API your domain will work fine. If you really need to use the API, I’d advise to get a “proper” domain. .coms go for $10 a year.

[hlesta]

Sandro,

Got it, yes, the domain works as you said I just worked on a ddns application for my home to update my home IP every 1 hour.

I gonna try to find out another alternative, then.

Thanks