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AWS cli documentation change

Service: cli · 2026-05-07 · Documentation low

File: cli/latest/reference/route53domains/transfer-domain.md

Summary

Updated documentation for domain transfers with changes to --duration-in-years parameter (made optional) and expanded Australian TLD requirements including AU_ELIGIBILITY_TYPE values and policy reasons

Security assessment

The changes primarily update parameter documentation and add new domain registration requirements for Australian TLDs. While the AU_ELIGIBILITY_TYPE additions help ensure proper domain registration compliance, there is no direct evidence of addressing a security vulnerability or adding security features. The duration-in-years change appears to be a documentation correction rather than a security fix.

Diff

diff --git a/cli/latest/reference/route53domains/transfer-domain.md b/cli/latest/reference/route53domains/transfer-domain.md
index 3eb16a98d..bae61b7fd 100644
--- a//cli/latest/reference/route53domains/transfer-domain.md
+++ b//cli/latest/reference/route53domains/transfer-domain.md
@@ -15 +15 @@
-  * [AWS CLI 2.34.41 Command Reference](../../index.html) »
+  * [AWS CLI 2.34.44 Command Reference](../../index.html) »
@@ -90 +90 @@ See also: [AWS API Documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/WebAPI/route5
-    --duration-in-years <value>
+    [--duration-in-years <value>]
@@ -156 +156 @@ See also: [AWS API Documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/WebAPI/route5
-`--duration-in-years` (integer) [required]
+`--duration-in-years` (integer)
@@ -158 +158,3 @@ See also: [AWS API Documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/WebAPI/route5
-> The number of years that you want to register the domain for. Domains are registered for a minimum of one year. The maximum period depends on the top-level domain.
+> Reserved for future use.
+> 
+> Currently, the effect of a domain transfer on the registration period varies by TLD. For information about how transferring a domain affects the expiration date, see the Transfer Term column in the pricing information at [Amazon Route 53 Pricing](http://aws.amazon.com/route53/pricing/) .
@@ -648 +650,3 @@ JSON Syntax:
->>>>> .com.au and .net.au
+>>>>> .au, .com.au, and .net.au
+>>>> 
+>>>>   * `AU_REGISTRANT_NAME`
@@ -656,0 +661,48 @@ JSON Syntax:
+>>>>   * `AU_ELIGIBILITY_TYPE` Valid values include the following:
+>>>> 
+>>>>     * CHARITABLE_TRUST (Charitable trust)
+>>>>     * CHARITY (Charity)
+>>>>     * CHILD_CARE_CENTRE (Child care centre)
+>>>>     * CLUB (Club)
+>>>>     * COMMERCIAL_STATUTORY_BODY (Commercial statutory body)
+>>>>     * COMMONWEALTH_ENTITY (Commonwealth entity)
+>>>>     * COMPANY (Company)
+>>>>     * COMPANY_LIMITED_BY_GUARANTEE (Company limited by guarantee)
+>>>>     * EDUCATIONAL_INSTITUTION (Educational institution)
+>>>>     * GOVERNMENT_SCHOOL (Government school)
+>>>>     * HIGHER_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION (Higher education institution)
+>>>>     * INCORPORATED_ASSOCIATION (Incorporated association)
+>>>>     * INDIGENOUS_CORPORATION (Indigenous corporation)
+>>>>     * INDUSTRY_BODY (Industry body)
+>>>>     * INDUSTRY_ORGANISATION (Industry association)
+>>>>     * NATIONAL_BODY (National body)
+>>>>     * NON_DISTRIBUTING_COOPERATIVE (Non-distributing cooperative)
+>>>>     * NON_GOVERNMENT_SCHOOL (Non-government school)
+>>>>     * NON_PROFIT_ORGANISATION (Non-profit organisation)
+>>>>     * NON_TRADING_COOPERATIVE (Non-trading cooperative)
+>>>>     * NOT_FOR_PROFIT_COMMUNITY_GROUP (Not-for-profit community group)
+>>>>     * PARTNERSHIP (Partnership)
+>>>>     * PEAK_STATE_TERRITORY_BODY (Peak state/territory body)
+>>>>     * PENDING_TM_OWNER (Pending TM owner)
+>>>>     * POLITICAL_PARTY (Political party)
+>>>>     * PRESCHOOL (Pre-school)
+>>>>     * PUBLIC_PRIVATE_ANCILLARY_FUND (Public/private ancillary fund)
+>>>>     * REGISTERED_BUSINESS (Registered business)
+>>>>     * REGISTERED_ORGANISATION (Registered organisation)
+>>>>     * REGISTRABLE_BODY (Registrable body)
+>>>>     * RESEARCH_ORGANISATION (Research organisation)
+>>>>     * STATUTORY_BODY (Statutory body)
+>>>>     * TRADE_UNION (Trade union)
+>>>>     * TRADEMARK_OWNER (Trademark owner)
+>>>>     * TRADING_COOPERATIVE (Trading cooperative)
+>>>>     * TRAINING_ORGANISATION (Training organisation)
+>>>>     * TRUST (Trust)
+>>>>     * UNINCORPORATED_ASSOCIATION (Unincorporated association)
+>>>>     * EDUCATION_AND_CARE_SERVICES_CHILDCARE (Education and care services (child care))
+>>>>     * GOVERNMENT_BODY (Government body)
+>>>>     * PROVIDER_OF_NON_ACCREDITED_TRAINING (Provider of non-accredited training)
+>>>>     * RELIGIOUS_CHURCH_GROUP (Religious/church group)
+>>>>     * SOLE_TRADER (Sole trader)
+>>>>   * `AU_POLICY_REASON` Valid values include the following:
+>>>> 
+>>>>     * `POLICY_REASON_1` `POLICY_REASON_2`
@@ -1366 +1418,3 @@ JSON Syntax:
->>>>> .com.au and .net.au
+>>>>> .au, .com.au, and .net.au
+>>>> 
+>>>>   * `AU_REGISTRANT_NAME`
@@ -1374,0 +1429,48 @@ JSON Syntax:
+>>>>   * `AU_ELIGIBILITY_TYPE` Valid values include the following:
+>>>> 
+>>>>     * CHARITABLE_TRUST (Charitable trust)
+>>>>     * CHARITY (Charity)
+>>>>     * CHILD_CARE_CENTRE (Child care centre)
+>>>>     * CLUB (Club)
+>>>>     * COMMERCIAL_STATUTORY_BODY (Commercial statutory body)
+>>>>     * COMMONWEALTH_ENTITY (Commonwealth entity)
+>>>>     * COMPANY (Company)
+>>>>     * COMPANY_LIMITED_BY_GUARANTEE (Company limited by guarantee)
+>>>>     * EDUCATIONAL_INSTITUTION (Educational institution)
+>>>>     * GOVERNMENT_SCHOOL (Government school)
+>>>>     * HIGHER_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION (Higher education institution)
+>>>>     * INCORPORATED_ASSOCIATION (Incorporated association)
+>>>>     * INDIGENOUS_CORPORATION (Indigenous corporation)
+>>>>     * INDUSTRY_BODY (Industry body)
+>>>>     * INDUSTRY_ORGANISATION (Industry association)
+>>>>     * NATIONAL_BODY (National body)
+>>>>     * NON_DISTRIBUTING_COOPERATIVE (Non-distributing cooperative)
+>>>>     * NON_GOVERNMENT_SCHOOL (Non-government school)
+>>>>     * NON_PROFIT_ORGANISATION (Non-profit organisation)
+>>>>     * NON_TRADING_COOPERATIVE (Non-trading cooperative)
+>>>>     * NOT_FOR_PROFIT_COMMUNITY_GROUP (Not-for-profit community group)
+>>>>     * PARTNERSHIP (Partnership)
+>>>>     * PEAK_STATE_TERRITORY_BODY (Peak state/territory body)
+>>>>     * PENDING_TM_OWNER (Pending TM owner)
+>>>>     * POLITICAL_PARTY (Political party)
+>>>>     * PRESCHOOL (Pre-school)
+>>>>     * PUBLIC_PRIVATE_ANCILLARY_FUND (Public/private ancillary fund)
+>>>>     * REGISTERED_BUSINESS (Registered business)
+>>>>     * REGISTERED_ORGANISATION (Registered organisation)
+>>>>     * REGISTRABLE_BODY (Registrable body)
+>>>>     * RESEARCH_ORGANISATION (Research organisation)
+>>>>     * STATUTORY_BODY (Statutory body)
+>>>>     * TRADE_UNION (Trade union)
+>>>>     * TRADEMARK_OWNER (Trademark owner)
+>>>>     * TRADING_COOPERATIVE (Trading cooperative)
+>>>>     * TRAINING_ORGANISATION (Training organisation)
+>>>>     * TRUST (Trust)
+>>>>     * UNINCORPORATED_ASSOCIATION (Unincorporated association)
+>>>>     * EDUCATION_AND_CARE_SERVICES_CHILDCARE (Education and care services (child care))
+>>>>     * GOVERNMENT_BODY (Government body)
+>>>>     * PROVIDER_OF_NON_ACCREDITED_TRAINING (Provider of non-accredited training)
+>>>>     * RELIGIOUS_CHURCH_GROUP (Religious/church group)
+>>>>     * SOLE_TRADER (Sole trader)
+>>>>   * `AU_POLICY_REASON` Valid values include the following:
+>>>> 
+>>>>     * `POLICY_REASON_1` `POLICY_REASON_2`
@@ -2084 +2186,3 @@ JSON Syntax:
->>>>> .com.au and .net.au
+>>>>> .au, .com.au, and .net.au
+>>>> 
+>>>>   * `AU_REGISTRANT_NAME`
@@ -2092,0 +2197,48 @@ JSON Syntax:
+>>>>   * `AU_ELIGIBILITY_TYPE` Valid values include the following:
+>>>> 
+>>>>     * CHARITABLE_TRUST (Charitable trust)
+>>>>     * CHARITY (Charity)
+>>>>     * CHILD_CARE_CENTRE (Child care centre)
+>>>>     * CLUB (Club)
+>>>>     * COMMERCIAL_STATUTORY_BODY (Commercial statutory body)
+>>>>     * COMMONWEALTH_ENTITY (Commonwealth entity)
+>>>>     * COMPANY (Company)
+>>>>     * COMPANY_LIMITED_BY_GUARANTEE (Company limited by guarantee)
+>>>>     * EDUCATIONAL_INSTITUTION (Educational institution)
+>>>>     * GOVERNMENT_SCHOOL (Government school)
+>>>>     * HIGHER_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION (Higher education institution)
+>>>>     * INCORPORATED_ASSOCIATION (Incorporated association)
+>>>>     * INDIGENOUS_CORPORATION (Indigenous corporation)
+>>>>     * INDUSTRY_BODY (Industry body)
+>>>>     * INDUSTRY_ORGANISATION (Industry association)
+>>>>     * NATIONAL_BODY (National body)
+>>>>     * NON_DISTRIBUTING_COOPERATIVE (Non-distributing cooperative)
+>>>>     * NON_GOVERNMENT_SCHOOL (Non-government school)
+>>>>     * NON_PROFIT_ORGANISATION (Non-profit organisation)
+>>>>     * NON_TRADING_COOPERATIVE (Non-trading cooperative)
+>>>>     * NOT_FOR_PROFIT_COMMUNITY_GROUP (Not-for-profit community group)
+>>>>     * PARTNERSHIP (Partnership)
+>>>>     * PEAK_STATE_TERRITORY_BODY (Peak state/territory body)
+>>>>     * PENDING_TM_OWNER (Pending TM owner)
+>>>>     * POLITICAL_PARTY (Political party)
+>>>>     * PRESCHOOL (Pre-school)
+>>>>     * PUBLIC_PRIVATE_ANCILLARY_FUND (Public/private ancillary fund)
+>>>>     * REGISTERED_BUSINESS (Registered business)
+>>>>     * REGISTERED_ORGANISATION (Registered organisation)
+>>>>     * REGISTRABLE_BODY (Registrable body)
+>>>>     * RESEARCH_ORGANISATION (Research organisation)
+>>>>     * STATUTORY_BODY (Statutory body)
+>>>>     * TRADE_UNION (Trade union)
+>>>>     * TRADEMARK_OWNER (Trademark owner)
+>>>>     * TRADING_COOPERATIVE (Trading cooperative)
+>>>>     * TRAINING_ORGANISATION (Training organisation)
+>>>>     * TRUST (Trust)
+>>>>     * UNINCORPORATED_ASSOCIATION (Unincorporated association)
+>>>>     * EDUCATION_AND_CARE_SERVICES_CHILDCARE (Education and care services (child care))
+>>>>     * GOVERNMENT_BODY (Government body)
+>>>>     * PROVIDER_OF_NON_ACCREDITED_TRAINING (Provider of non-accredited training)
+>>>>     * RELIGIOUS_CHURCH_GROUP (Religious/church group)
+>>>>     * SOLE_TRADER (Sole trader)
+>>>>   * `AU_POLICY_REASON` Valid values include the following:
+>>>> 
+>>>>     * `POLICY_REASON_1` `POLICY_REASON_2`
@@ -2832 +2984,3 @@ JSON Syntax:
->>>>> .com.au and .net.au
+>>>>> .au, .com.au, and .net.au
+>>>> 
+>>>>   * `AU_REGISTRANT_NAME`
@@ -2840,0 +2995,48 @@ JSON Syntax:
+>>>>   * `AU_ELIGIBILITY_TYPE` Valid values include the following:
+>>>> 
+>>>>     * CHARITABLE_TRUST (Charitable trust)
+>>>>     * CHARITY (Charity)
+>>>>     * CHILD_CARE_CENTRE (Child care centre)
+>>>>     * CLUB (Club)
+>>>>     * COMMERCIAL_STATUTORY_BODY (Commercial statutory body)
+>>>>     * COMMONWEALTH_ENTITY (Commonwealth entity)
+>>>>     * COMPANY (Company)
+>>>>     * COMPANY_LIMITED_BY_GUARANTEE (Company limited by guarantee)
+>>>>     * EDUCATIONAL_INSTITUTION (Educational institution)
+>>>>     * GOVERNMENT_SCHOOL (Government school)
+>>>>     * HIGHER_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION (Higher education institution)
+>>>>     * INCORPORATED_ASSOCIATION (Incorporated association)