Managed DNS · Prove in the Name Trust Lifecycle
Managed DNS with DNSSEC
Managed DNS is the service that answers when browsers and mail servers ask where your domain points. CertPing includes managed DNS with DNSSEC for every domain you register or transfer, so you can edit A, CNAME, MX and TXT records on the same page as the domain, its SSL certificate and its email security.
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| Type | Name | Content | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | @ | 203.0.113.24 | Auto |
| AAAA | @ | 2001:db8::24 | Auto |
| CNAME | www | brennickwatches.com | Auto |
| MX | @ | 10 mail.brennickwatches.com | 1 hr |
| TXT | @ | v=spf1 mx -all | 1 hr |
| TXT | s1._domainkey | v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=MIIBIjANBgkq… | 1 hr |
| TXT | _dmarc | v=DMARC1; p=reject | 1 hr |
| CAA | @ | 0 issue "letsencrypt.org" | 1 hr |
Why DNS matters for trust
DNS decides where your website loads and where your email goes. A wrong record takes the site down, and an unsigned zone is easier to tamper with.
When DNS lives at a different company from the domain, small changes mean two logins and two places to make mistakes.
What CertPing managed DNS includes
- 01
Record editing
Add and edit DNS records, including A, CNAME, MX and TXT, next to the domain.
- 02
DNSSEC
DNSSEC signs your DNS records so resolvers can check that answers haven't been altered.
- 03
Nameservers
Use CertPing nameservers or point the domain at your own.
- 04
Email forwarding
Forward addresses like hello@ and billing@ on your domain to the inbox you already use.
How managed DNS works in CertPing
- 1
Register or transfer the domain
DNS hosting is included. On a transfer, your existing records are copied before the move.
- 2
Edit records
Change records on the domain's page in the CertPing dashboard.
- 3
Sign with DNSSEC
DNSSEC is part of CertPing DNS hosting, so resolvers can verify that your answers weren't altered.
- 4
Add SSL and email records
Issue an SSL certificate and add the SPF, DKIM and DMARC records CertPing suggests, all on the same domain.
What you get
- DNS hosting with DNSSEC at no extra cost with every domain.
- One page for the domain, its DNS records, SSL certificate and email security.
- Email forwarding on your domain.
Limits and what you need to do
- DNS hosting is included with domains registered or transferred to CertPing.
- Record changes take effect as DNS caches expire, which depends on each record's TTL.
- If you point the domain at other nameservers, records are managed there instead.
Managed DNS questions
01What is managed DNS?
Managed DNS is a hosted service that answers DNS queries for your domain, so you edit records in a dashboard instead of running your own DNS servers. CertPing includes managed DNS with every domain.
02What is DNSSEC?
DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) adds digital signatures to DNS records so resolvers can check that an answer came from the domain's real DNS and wasn't altered. CertPing DNS hosting includes DNSSEC.
03Is DNS hosting included with a CertPing domain?
Yes. Managed DNS with DNSSEC is included with every domain you register or transfer to CertPing, along with WHOIS privacy, registrar lock and email forwarding.
04Which DNS records can I edit?
You can edit the common records, including A, CNAME, MX and TXT, on the same page as the domain in CertPing.
05Will my DNS records move when I transfer a domain?
Yes. CertPing copies your existing DNS records before the transfer, so your website and email stay online.
Your name, protected.
Domains, DNS, SSL certificates, email security and phishing detection, in one dashboard.