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ActionCloudflareUpdated May 2026

How do I delete a Cloudflare DNS record?

Short answer: Drop the "CloudflareDelete DNS Record" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Zone ID
zone_id
stringRequiredZone ID. Example: 023e105f...
Record ID
record_id
stringRequiredRecord ID. Example: rec123
Sample request
{
"zone_id": "e.g. 023e105f...",
"record_id": "e.g. rec123"
}
Returns
{
"result": {
"id": "rec123"
},
"success": true
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Delete DNS Record.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Delete DNS Record.

What does the Delete DNS Record action do in Cloudflare?
Removes a specific DNS record by ID. Irreversible. For "service decommissioned → clean up the DNS record" workflows or for deploy-rollback automation that removes records added by a failed deploy.
What inputs does Delete DNS Record require?
Required: Zone ID, Record ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Cloudflare returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Delete DNS Record support batch operations?
Yes. Run Delete DNS Record inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Cloudflare's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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