How to configure DNS zones
A DNS zone is a distinct part of the domain namespace that allows granular control of DNS components.
It contains configuration stored in multiple DNS records. 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. 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
.
Before you start
To complete the actions presented below, you must have:
- A Scaleway account logged into the console
- Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
- Linked your domain with Scaleway DNS
How to add a new DNS zone
- Click Domains and DNS in the Domains & Web Hosting section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
- Click the domain for which you want to add a DNS zone. The domain's Overview tab displays.
- Click the DNS Zones tab. A list of DNS zones you have configured within the selected domain displays.
- Click + Add zone to create a new DNS zone. A pop-up appears prompting you to enter a zone name.
- Enter a name, check the estimated cost, and click Add zone.
How to manage DNS records
- Click Domains and DNS in the Domains & Web Hosting section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
- Click the domain for which you want to manage DNS records. The domain's Overview tab displays.
- Click the DNS Zones tab. A list of DNS zones you have configured within the selected domain displays.
- Click more icon next to the DNS zone of your choice, then Records to manage the zone's DNS records.
- Click + Add records to add records.
- Select the desired record type in the drop-down, and fill out the required information.
- Click Add records to confirm.
How to edit an existing DNS zone name
- Click Domains and DNS in the Domains & Web Hosting section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
- Click the domain for which you want to edit a DNS zone. The domain's Overview tab displays.
- Click the DNS Zones tab. A list of the DNS zones you have configured within the selected domain displays.
- Click more icon, then Edit name to edit a zone's name.
- Enter a new name in the pop-up, then click Edit name to confirm.
How to delete an existing DNS zone
- Click Domains and DNS in the Domains & Web Hosting section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
- Click the domain for which you want to delete a DNS zone. The domain's Overview tab displays.
- Click the DNS Zones tab. A list of the DNS zones you have configured within the selected domain displays.
- Click more icon, then click Delete.
- Type DELETE in the pop-up, and click Delete zone to confirm the action.
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