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Domain Settings

Manage DNSSEC

DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) adds a layer of security to your domain by cryptographically signing DNS records. This protects against DNS spoofing and man-in-the-middle attacks by ensuring DNS responses haven't been tampered with.

How DNSSEC works

DNSSEC creates a chain of trust from the root DNS servers down to your domain. When enabled, DNS resolvers can verify that the DNS information they receive is authentic and hasn't been modified by attackers.

Benefits of DNSSEC:

  • Prevents DNS cache poisoning attacks

  • Protects against domain hijacking

  • Verifies the authenticity of DNS data

  • Increases overall domain security

DNSSEC is recommended for domains handling sensitive information or financial transactions, though it adds complexity to DNS management.

Enable DNSSEC

1. Open the Domain you want to manage

Go to the Domains tab and select your domain.

2. Find DNSSEC settings

Click "Advanced Settings" > "DNSSEC"

3. Enable DNSSEC

Enter a valid, necessary cryptographic key to activate.

4. Wait for activation

DNSSEC activation can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate. During this time, DNS queries continue to work normally.

Verify DNSSEC status

You can check if DNSSEC is working using online DNSSEC validators. Enter your domain name to see if DNSSEC signatures are valid and the chain of trust is intact.

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