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How to configure DNS zones
A DNS zone is a distinct part of the domain namespace and 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
.
- You have an account and are logged into the Scaleway console
- You have linked your domain with Scaleway DNS
How to add a new DNS zone
Click DNS in the Network section of the Scaleway Console side menu. The DNS zone dashboard displays.
Click «See more Icon», then More info next to the relevant domain. The Domain Information page displays.
Click the Zones tab. A list of the zones configured within the selected domain displays.
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.
Click + Add Zone to create a new DNS zone. A pop-up box displays. Enter a name for the new zone and conclude by clicking Add Zone.
How to edit an existing DNS zone name
Click DNS in the Network section of the Scaleway Console side menu. The DNS zone dashboard displays.
Click «See more Icon», then More info next to the relevant domain. The Domain Information page displays.
Click the Zones tab. A list of the zones configured within the selected domain displays.
Click «See more Icon», then then Edit Name in the Zones page to edit a zone’s name.
Enter a new name in the pop-up box, then click Edit Name to confirm.
How to delete an existing DNS zone
Click DNS in the Network section of the Scaleway Console side menu. The DNS zone dashboard displays.
Click «See more Icon», then More info next to relevant domain. The Domain Information page displays.
Click the Zones tab on the Domain Information page. A list of the zones configured within the selected domain displays.
Click «See more Icon», then then Delete in the Zones page to delete a zone.
Type DELETE in the pop-up form and click Delete this zone to confirm the action:
Important:Be careful! This will permanently delete your zone and all its associated data will be lost. This action is irreversible.