DNS Zone Templating

DNS Zone Templating

DNS templates allow you to automatically add default DNS records when a client creates a website or domain. This is especially helpful if you're using external services like email gateways, WAF appliances, or caching proxies.

Key Use Cases:

• Email Authentication: Automatically add records for third-party email gateways.
• Traffic Redirection: Replace the root A record with an external appliance’s IP (using the override setting) to route traffic.

How to Add a DNS Template:

1. Open Settings in the left sidebar.
2. Select Platform and scroll to DNS Zone Templating.
3. Click Add Record.

TIP:

• Use $$origin$$ in the record value. This placeholder will automatically be replaced with the customer’s domain, making it dynamic for various servers.
  For example:
  • Template record: $$origin$$.your-service.yourcompany.com.
  • Result: your-customer.com.your-service.yourcompany.com.

4. Click Save to finish.

WARNING:

Changes to an existing template only apply to new websites or domains. Existing records will remain unaffected.