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Managing DNS with Terraform — Learn how to manage your DNS zones and records as Infrastructure as Code using the DNScale Terraform Provider.
Managing DNS with DNSControl — Learn how to manage your DNS zones and records as code using DNSControl with the DNScale provider. Define your entire DNS configuration in JavaScript.
What is an Anycast DNS Network? — Learn how anycast networking works, why it matters for DNS, and how it delivers low-latency, resilient name resolution worldwide.
Multi-Provider DNS with Terraform & DNSControl — Deploy DNS zones across DNScale and Hetzner DNS for redundancy using Terraform or DNSControl.
DNSSEC Key Management — Understand DNSSEC signing keys, DS records, and how to perform safe key rollovers without breaking DNS resolution.
CNAME Records Explained — Understand how CNAME records work, their limitations, and when to use them. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
CNAME vs A Record — Understand the differences between CNAME and A records, when to use each, and how to choose the right DNS record type for your domain setup.
DNS Attacks and Threats — Learn about common DNS attacks including DDoS, cache poisoning, DNS tunneling, and amplification attacks, and how to protect your infrastructure.
DNS Delegation for DNScale Regions — How to update nameserver delegation at your registrar for DNScale zones, including the nameserver sets for each region (EU, GLOBAL, EU_GLOBAL).
DNS Propagation Explained — Understand what DNS propagation is, why DNS changes take time to spread across the internet, and how to check propagation status for your domain.
DNS Record Types - Complete Guide to Supported Records — A comprehensive guide to all DNS record types supported by DNScale, including A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, NS, PTR, CAA, TLSA, SSHFP, HTTPS, SVCB, and ALIAS records.
DNS Redirects and URL Forwarding — Learn how DNS redirects work, the difference between 301 and 302 redirects, and how to use CNAME records, HTTP redirects, and URL forwarding for your domain.
DNS TTL Best Practices — Learn recommended TTL values for different DNS record types, how to optimize TTL for migrations, performance, and reliability.
Domain Registrar vs DNS Hosting — Understand the key differences between a domain registrar and DNS hosting. DNScale explains how each service works and why both are vital for managing your domain.
Email Security with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC — Learn how to protect your domain from email spoofing using SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records. Step-by-step guide for dashboard and API setup on DNScale.
Fix: DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET — Learn what the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET error means and how to fix it on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome with step-by-step solutions.
Global DNS Resolution Balancing — How DNScale steers DNS queries over an Anycast network to the closest Point of Presence for lower latency and higher resilience.
How to Flush Your DNS Cache — Step-by-step instructions to flush your DNS cache on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome. Learn why and when to clear your DNS cache.
How to Update Your Payment Method — Learn how to update your credit card, change your default payment method, or update billing information on your DNScale account.
Multi-User Accounts and Zone Access Control — Learn how to invite team members to your DNScale account, assign roles, and control which DNS zones each user can access.
Paid Plans vs Pay As You Go — Understand the differences between DNScale's subscription plans and Pay As You Go pricing, and find out which option suits your needs best.
SSL and TLS Certificates Explained — Understand what SSL and TLS certificates are, how they protect your website, and why every site should use them.
System Records: Why Some DNS Records Are Protected — Learn what system records are in DNS, why SOA and apex NS records are protected from modification, and how DNS providers manage them automatically.
Types of DNS Servers Explained — Learn about the different types of DNS servers, how they work, and why they are essential for the internet. DNScale explains recursive, root, TLD, and authoritative DNS servers.
Understanding DNS Query Usage — Learn how to monitor your DNS query usage, understand excess volume charges, and access your billing history in DNScale.
What Is a CAA Record — Learn how CAA records control which Certificate Authorities can issue SSL/TLS certificates for your domain. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is a DNS Zone — Learn what a DNS zone is and how it organises the records that define your domain’s online presence.
What Is a PTR Record — Learn how PTR records enable reverse DNS lookups, mapping IP addresses to domain names. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is a TLSA Record — Learn how TLSA records enable DANE for certificate authentication, providing an alternative to traditional CA validation. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is a TXT Record — Learn what TXT records are and how they're used for domain verification, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is an A Record — Learn what an A record is and how it connects your domain name to the correct IPv4 address. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is an AAAA Record — Learn what an AAAA record is and how it connects your domain name to an IPv6 address. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is an ALIAS Record — Learn how ALIAS records enable CNAME-like functionality at the root domain. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is an HTTPS Record — Learn how HTTPS records enable faster connections with HTTP/3, ECH, and connection hints. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is an MX Record — Learn how MX records direct email to the right mail servers, including priority settings. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is an NS Record — Learn how NS records delegate DNS authority to nameservers. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is an SOA Record — Learn what an SOA (Start of Authority) record is, what each field means, and how it controls zone transfers, caching, and DNS authority for your domain.
What Is an SRV Record — Learn how SRV records enable service discovery by specifying host and port information for services. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is an SSHFP Record — Learn how SSHFP records publish SSH host key fingerprints in DNS for server verification. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What Is an SSL Certificate Chain — Learn what an SSL certificate chain is, how the chain of trust works from root to leaf certificates, and how to diagnose common certificate chain errors.
What Is an SVCB Record — Learn how SVCB records enable service binding and discovery for any protocol. Includes examples for the DNScale dashboard and API.
What is DNS? The Domain Name System Explained — Learn what DNS is, how it works, and why the Domain Name System is essential for the modern internet. Discover how DNScale helps make DNS fast, secure, and reliable.
What Is IPv6 and How Does It Differ from IPv4 — Discover the key differences between IPv4 and IPv6 and why the internet is shifting toward the newer protocol.
What Is My IP Address (Windows and Mac) — Learn what an IP address is, why it matters, and how to find it on Windows and Mac. DNScale explains how your IP connects your device to the internet.
What Is Secondary DNS — Learn what secondary DNS is, how primary and secondary nameservers work together, and why redundant DNS is essential for domain reliability.
What Is TTL — Discover what Time to Live (TTL) means in DNS and how it affects the speed and accuracy of record updates across the internet.
Zone Import Methods — Learn about the different ways to import DNS zones into DNScale, including manual creation, BIND file import, provider migration, and DNS discovery.