---
title: How to configure DNS zones
description: Discover how to effectively configure DNS zones using Scaleway's Domains and DNS service. Learn to add, edit, and delete DNS zones to manage your domain's configurations with ease and precision.
tags: domain dns zone dns-zone
dates:
  validation: 2025-09-03
  posted: 2022-10-31
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

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A [DNS zone](/domains-and-dns/concepts/#dns-zone) is a distinct part of the [domain namespace](/domains-and-dns/concepts/#dns-namespace) that allows granular control of DNS components.

It contains configuration stored in multiple [DNS records](/domains-and-dns/concepts/#dns-record). Each record consists at minimum of a type, a time to live (TTL), and a value. For example, type A records contain information to resolve a domain name to its associated IP address.

Each **zone name** created translates into a [**domain name**](/domains-and-dns/concepts/#domain-name). For example, the zone `myzone` in the domain `example.com` becomes `myzone.example.com`. This works also on multiple levels, meaning that the zone `myzone.subdomain` becomes the domain name `myzone.subdomain.example.com`.

<Requirements />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- [Linked your domain](/domains-and-dns/how-to/add-external-domain/) with Scaleway DNS

## How to add a new DNS zone

1. Click **Domains and DNS** in the **Domains & Web Hosting** section of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
2. Click the domain for which you want to add a DNS zone. The domain's **Overview** tab displays.
3. Click the **DNS Zones** tab. A list of DNS zones you have configured within the selected domain displays.
    <Message type="note">
      The **Root zone** is always available, by default. This zone is directly associated with the domain name and cannot be deleted. It will only be removed from the DNS when its associated domain name is deleted.
    </Message>
4. Click **+ Add zone** to create a new DNS zone. A pop-up appears prompting you to enter a zone name.
5. Enter a name, check the estimated cost, and click **Add zone**.

## How to manage DNS records

1. Click **Domains and DNS** in the **Domains & Web Hosting** section of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
2. Click the domain for which you want to manage DNS records. The domain's **Overview** tab displays.
3. Click the **DNS Zones** tab. A list of DNS zones you have configured within the selected domain displays.
4. Click <Icon name="more" /> next to the DNS zone of your choice, then **Records** to manage the zone's [DNS records](/domains-and-dns/reference-content/understanding-dns-records/).
5. Click **+ Add records** to add records.
6. Select the desired [record type](/domains-and-dns/reference-content/understanding-dns-records/) in the drop-down, and fill out the required information.
7. Click **Add records** to confirm.

## How to edit an existing DNS zone name

1. Click **Domains and DNS** in the **Domains & Web Hosting** section of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
2. Click the domain for which you want to edit a DNS zone. The domain's **Overview** tab displays.
3. Click the **DNS Zones** tab. A list of the DNS zones you have configured within the selected domain displays.
4. Click <Icon name="more" />, then **Edit name** to edit a zone's name.
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5. Enter a new name in the pop-up, then click **Edit name** to confirm.
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## How to delete an existing DNS zone

1. Click **Domains and DNS** in the **Domains & Web Hosting** section of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
2. Click the domain for which you want to delete a DNS zone. The domain's **Overview** tab displays.
3. Click the **DNS Zones** tab. A list of the DNS zones you have configured within the selected domain displays.
4. Click <Icon name="more" />, then click **Delete**.
5. Type **DELETE** in the pop-up, and click **Delete zone** to confirm the action.