Name Servers articles

Getting started

• Name Server Management at DNSimple
• DNSimple Name Servers

Explanation

Name server concepts

• What is a Name Server?
• What Are Vanity Name Servers?
• What Are Glue Records?
• Domain Delegation and Name Servers Explained

Resolver roles

• Recursive vs Authoritative DNS Resolvers

Delegation and caching

• How DNS Caching and TTL Affect Delegation and Record Changes

How-to

Domain delegation

• Pointing a Domain to DNSimple
• Delegate a Domain from Another Registrar to DNSimple
• Delegate a DNSimple-Registered Domain to DNSimple Name Servers

Delegation settings and child zones

• Change delegation to another DNS provider
• Adding NS Records for a Subdomain

Name server sets and vanity name servers

• Name Server Sets
• Manage Vanity Name Servers

Troubleshooting

After delegation

• Troubleshoot Email or Subdomains After Delegation Changes

DNSimple name servers

• Troubleshoot DNSimple Name Servers

Reference

Delegation checklist

• Name Server Delegation Checklist

Interface reference

• Name Server Management Interface Reference

Glossary

• Name Servers Glossary

NS record

• NS Record Format