A feature that enables users to configure nameservers and nameserver sets, giving them full control, consistency, and flexibility in managing DNS across multiple domains.
DigiCert® DNS provides a centralized interface for configuring nameservers and nameserver sets, allowing for streamlined domain management and customized DNS behavior. By managing nameservers and nameserver sets from an intuitive platform, users can reduce manual setup, enforce consistent configurations, and adapt quickly to infrastructure changes by reusing standardized DNS settings across domains.
- Nameserver configuration: This function allows users to create and manage nameservers, enabling rapid troubleshooting, enhanced oversight, and tailored DNS setups for specific performance or security needs.
- Nameserver set configuration: This function enables users to create and manage nameserver sets, allowing for scalable management, simplified automation, and the ability to safely test or switch configurations without impacting live domains.
This guide provides detailed instructions for nameserver configuration, covering both targeted and comprehensive actions. Targeted actions include returning the details of a specific nameserver, while comprehensive actions include listing all available nameservers.
DigiCert® DNS gives users full control over their DNS settings, allowing them to tailor configurations to specific hosting, security, and performance requirements without relying on default provider settings. With integrated tools for rapid troubleshooting and optimization, users can quickly resolve issues and maximize uptime. The platform’s enhanced visibility and robust security features offer flexibility, autonomy, and confidence in managing DNS infrastructure.
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The current version of DigiCert® DNS does not include a dedicated front-end tab for viewing the nameservers for all domains. To access this information, use the following endpoint:
GET /nameservers
For help configuring your testing environment, refer to the API guide.
Notice
The current version of DigiCert® DNS does not include a dedicated front-end tab for viewing the details of a specific nameserver. To access this information, use the following endpoint:
GET /nameservers/{id}
For help configuring your testing environment, refer to the API guide.
This guide provides detailed instructions for nameserver set configuration, covering both targeted and comprehensive actions.
Targeted actions include:
Comprehensive actions include:
The DigiCert® DNS platform enables granular management of nameserver sets, providing precise control and flexibility. This allows seamless adaptation to changing infrastructure, smooth migration to new DNS providers, and safe testing of custom configurations without affecting unrelated domains. Users can create and reuse standardized nameserver sets across multiple domains to reduce manual setup, enforce consistency, and simplify large-scale management. Streamlined cleanup, automation, and troubleshooting further accelerate deployment, minimize misconfiguration risks, and improve overall system reliability.
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This procedure clears two nameserver sets (nameserverset1 and nameserverset2) created in an earlier procedure.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: POST /nameserversets/bulk/delete
- Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
- From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
- In the NAMESERVER SETS tab, select the checkboxes of the nameserver sets you want to clear (for example, nameserverset1 and nameserverset2).
- Go to Actions > Delete Nameserver Sets.
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In the Confirm Deletion dialog, select Confirm.
A message appears confirming the successful clearance of the nameserver sets.
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This procedure creates two nameserver sets: nameserverset1 and nameserverset2. These nameserver sets are referenced in other procedures. Follow Path 1 to create a nameserver set as-is. Follow Path 2 to apply a new nameserver set to a primary domain (domain1) created in an earlier procedure.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: POST /nameserversets
- Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
- From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
- In the NAMESERVER SETS tab, select the Add Nameserver Set button.
- In the Add Nameserver Set dialog:
- Enter a name in the Name field (for example, nameserverset1).
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From both Nameserver drop-down lists, select a nameserver.
(Optional) To add more entries, select Add Another Nameserver.
- From the Resource Group drop-down list, select additional resource groups or keep the system default.
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Select Save to finish.
A message appears confirming the successful creation of the nameserver set.
- Repeat Steps 3-4 to create the second nameserver set, nameserverset2.
- Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
- From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
- In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
- Select the SETTINGS tab.
- From the Nameserver Set drop-down list, select Add New Nameserver Set.
- In the Add Nameserver Set dialog:
- Enter a name in the Name field (for example, nameserverset1).
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From both Nameserver drop-down lists, select a nameserver.
(Optional) To add more entries, select Add Another Nameserver.
- From the Resource Group drop-down list, select additional resource groups or keep the system default.
- Select Save to finish.
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Select Save to finish.
A message appears confirming the successful creation of the nameserver set.
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This procedure displays all nameserver sets created by the user.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: GET /nameserversets
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This procedure replaces a specific nameserver set (nameserverset1) with another (nameserverset2) for the primary domain (domain1).
To test this function, call this API endpoint: PUT /nameserversets/{id}
- Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
- From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
- In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
- Select the SETTINGS tab.
- From the Nameserver Set drop-down list, replace the existing nameserver set (for example, nameserverset1) with another (for example, nameserverset2).
- Select Save to finish.
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This procedure displays the details of a specific nameserver set (nameserverset1) created in an earlier procedure. Follow Path 1 if there are only a few results to review. Follow Path 2 if you prefer to filter results quickly.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: GET /nameserversets/{id}
- Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
- From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
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Select the NAMESERVER SETS tab.
The table displays all the nameserver sets associated with the account.
- Locate the nameserver set (for example, nameserverset1) whose details you want to view.
- Select Columns at the top of the results table, then select all checkboxes to ensure that all nameserver set information is displayed.
- Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
- From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
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Select the NAMESERVER SETS tab.
The table displays all the nameserver sets associated with the account.
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Select Filters at the top of the results table to locate the specific nameserver set quickly.
Tip
In this example, the name of the nameserver set is known, so the following filter was applied:
- Under Column, select Name.
- Under Operator, select contains.
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Under Value, enter the nameserver set's name (nameserverset1).
If no results appear, double-check the Filters selections and input values.
- Select Columns at the top of the results table, then select all checkboxes to ensure that all nameserver set information is displayed.