diff --git a/tools/python/xen/xend/server/domain.py b/tools/python/xen/xend/server/domain.py
index bb8932d6ac..6d7ed8d83b 100644
--- a/tools/python/xen/xend/server/domain.py
+++ b/tools/python/xen/xend/server/domain.py
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ class DomainController(controller.Controller):
 
     def __init__(self, factory, dom):
         controller.Controller.__init__(self, factory, dom)
-        self.majorTypes = [ CMSG_SHUTDOWN ]
+        self.addMethod(CMSG_SHUTDOWN, 0, None)
         self.registerChannel()
 
     def shutdown(self, reason):