Why Choose DNSimple for DNS Hosting

DNSimple is a dedicated DNS hosting provider built for DNS and domain management, operating since 2010. With DNSimple, you get global Anycast DNS, DDoS protection, and full API access on every plan, whether you want DNS only or both registration and DNS in one place. Many registrars bundle basic DNS with registration, but if you want better performance, clearer tools, and no upsells, a dedicated DNS host makes sense. We focus on DNS and domain management so you get reliable DNS hosting without lock-in.

Simple, focused DNS management

DNSimple makes DNS and domain management straightforward. We don't try to sell you hosting, email plans, or extra products. You get a clean interface, powerful DNS hosting, and the option to use us for DNS only or for both domain registration and DNS. That focus shows up in our pricing: you pay for what you use, and you can enable or disable DNS hosting per domain so you're not charged for zones you don't host with us.

Fast, reliable DNS with Anycast

We serve your zones over an Anycast network. The same name server IPs are announced from multiple locations, so resolvers reach the nearest point of presence. That means lower latency and better resilience for your DNS: if one location has an issue, traffic is handled by others. Our DNS at DNSimple overview and our Points of Presence article explain how this works in more detail.

Records and features that save time

We offer record types and features that many registrars don't, so you can model your setup the way you want:

• ALIAS records so your root domain can point at cloud and CDN targets without CNAME limitations.
• URL redirects including HTTPS, so you can forward traffic without running your own redirect service.
• Regional records to vary answers by location when needed.
• One-click integrations for popular hosting and SaaS providers.

These are all part of our DNS hosting product, and they work whether your domain is registered with us or elsewhere.

Redundancy and secondary DNS

To avoid a single point of failure, you can add a second DNS provider alongside your primary DNS hosting. With DNSimple you can either add a secondary DNS server to DNSimple (we stay primary and replicate to another provider) or use DNSimple as your secondary and keep your current primary. Both options use standard AXFR and give you vendor-neutral redundancy. If you keep registration and DNS together at DNSimple, we can also simplify secondary DNS and delegation for you.

Security, DDoS protection, and automation

Security and automation are built in, not sold as separate add-ons:

• DNSSEC is available on all plans so you can sign your zones.
• DDoS defense helps protect your DNS against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Multi-layered DDoS mitigation is part of our infrastructure so your DNS stays available under load.
• Full API access and official clients in multiple languages let you automate DNS and domain changes. Tools like Terraform integrate with our API so you can manage DNS as code.

How to use DNSimple for DNS hosting

You can use us in several ways, depending on where your domain is registered and what you want to manage:

• DNS only: Keep the domain at your current registrar and point the name servers to DNSimple. You only use our DNS hosting.
• Transfer to DNSimple: Transfer the domain and optionally switch name servers to DNSimple so registration and DNS are in one place.
• New registration: Register a new domain with us and use our name servers from day one.

Our support article Why Should I Use DNSimple as a DNS Hosting Provider? walks through these options in more detail.

No lock-in, and support when you need it

We don't lock you in. You can split domains across accounts, use Secondary DNS with other providers, and scale or change plans as needed. Our support documentation covers DNS, delegation, records, and troubleshooting. We respond to support requests within 24 hours, with priority support available for Enterprise customers.

If you're evaluating DNS providers and DNS hosting, our comparison page can help. DNSimple is a strong option: simple DNS management, global Anycast, useful record types, redundancy options, DDoS protection, and security and automation on every plan.

Have questions about DNS, DNS hosting, or whether DNSimple fits your setup? Get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

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Anthony Eden

I break things so Simone continues to have plenty to do. I occasionally have useful ideas, like building a domain and DNS provider that doesn't suck.