description DigitalOcean DNS Overview
DigitalOcean offers a clean, developer-centric DNS management experience that is highly straightforward for developers building modern applications. It provides reliable DNSSEC support and integrates perfectly within the DigitalOcean platform workflow. It is an excellent, cost-effective alternative for developers who want robust features without the overwhelming complexity of the largest cloud providers.
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Can DigitalOcean DNS manage a domain bought from another registrar?
Yes. You can use DigitalOcean's DNS service by creating a domain in the control panel and changing the registrar's nameservers to DigitalOcean's assigned nameservers. The registrar and DNS host do not need to be the same company.
Does DigitalOcean DNS include DNSSEC?
DigitalOcean supports DNSSEC-related domain security features, but the exact setup depends on the registrar and domain configuration. You must enable the required DS record at the registrar for DNSSEC validation to work.
Can DigitalOcean DNS point a domain to a Droplet?
Yes. An A record can point a hostname such as example.com or app.example.com to a Droplet's IPv4 address, while an AAAA record can be used for IPv6. DigitalOcean also provides domain integration with its cloud resources.
Does DigitalOcean DNS provide email hosting?
No. DigitalOcean DNS only publishes DNS records; it does not provide a mailbox service. You need MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records that point to a separate email provider.
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