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title: blossom dns_provider:init
url: "/docs/reference/cli/dns_provider/init/"
canonical_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/dns_provider/init/
markdown_url: https://docs.blossom88.com/docs/reference/cli/dns_provider/init.md
summary: Create a starter dns_provider.yml
categories:
- cli
- reference
---

# blossom dns_provider:init

Create a starter dns_provider.yml

## Usage

    blossom dns_provider:init [--force]

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `--force, -f` | Overwrite an existing starter file |

Examples:

    blossom dns_provider:init
    blossom dns_provider:init --force

Creates a starter `dns_provider.yml` file.

Edit the file with your DNS provider credentials, then create the provider:

    blossom dns_provider:create --data dns_provider.yml

Run `blossom dns_provider:types` to see provider keys and required fields.