DNSimple Interface Reference for DNS Management

This document provides a visual reference for key pages related to DNS management in the DNSimple interface. Each screenshot is labeled with numbers that correspond to an explanation of that feature or element.

Record Editor

The Record Editor is where you manage your domain’s DNS records. You can add, edit, or delete records from this page.

1. Add record: Click this button to create a new DNS record.
2. Import/Export: Click this button to import your zone file from another provider or to export a copy of your DNSimple zone file.
3. Record Note: The note icon adds a note to an existing record.
4. Edit Record: The pencil icon edits an existing record.
5. Delete Record: The trash can icon deletes a record.

DNS tab

The DNS tab on your domain’s management page provides an overview of your DNS zone and access to key features.

1. DNS: This tab shows the status of your DNS zone and provides access to other DNS features.
2. DNS: This link directs you to the Record Editor, where you can manage your domain’s DNS records.
3. Deactivate zone: This button shows if your DNS zone is active.
4. DNS Zone Providers: This card shows your current DNS providers and provides options to add other Integrated DNS Providers.
5. Manage: This links you to the Record Editor, where you can manage your domain’s DNS records.
6. Export: Click this button to export your zone file. A download will initiate.
7. Import: Click this button to import a zone file.

Import zone

The Import zone page allows you to import your zone file from another provider.

1. Zone Data: This field is where you paste the zone file data.
2. Import Zone: Click this button to import your zone file.

Integrated Providers

The Integrated Providers page in your account settings allows you to connect and manage external DNS providers.

1. Integrated Providers: This tab shows the status of your integrated providers.
2. Connect an integrated provider: This card shows a list of providers you can connect to.
3. Suggest a provider: Click this link to suggest a provider that is not on the list.
4. Connected providers: This card shows a list of providers you are already connected to.

Integrated DNS Provider on Domain Names Page

The Domain Names page provides an overview of all your domains and their DNS zone status.

1. DNS Zones: This column shows the status of your DNS zone and the provider it is integrated with, if it has one.

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