Take Control. The Penta Server Cloud DNS API automates and simplifies Domain Name System management.

A Free API Service to Easily Manage Domains, Sub-Domains & Records

  • Access via Public API
  • Support for multiple record types (A, CNAME, NS, TXT, AAAA, DKIM, MX,
    SRV, and SPF)
  • Multiple regional (US and UK) service endpoints
  • Support for multiple nested sub-domains
  • Management of the default time to live (TTL) and resource record TTL values
  • IPv6 compatibility
  • Manage mail servers, zone delegation and SPF records
  • Import and export BIND 9 formatted zone files
Penta Server Cloud DNS is backed by Penta Support

What You Get

  • Easily manage domains, sub-domains, and records via the REST-based API. You can list, add, modify, and remove domains and records, as well as import and export domains.
  • With the Penta Server Cloud DNS, you are also able to manage mail servers, zone delegation, and create SPF records through an easy to use wizard.
  • Easily migrate DNS configurations to and from Penta Server. The import and export feature allows you to import a BIND 9-formatted zone file of domains and their records into and out of your account.

Service Details

  • Our DNS infrastructure leverages IP Anycast Routing, an industry best practice, to give our servers the highest possible uptime worldwide.
  • RESTful API lets you customize solutions to automate DNS management.
  • Penta Server Cloud DNS supports the following record types: A, CNAME, NS, TXT, AAAA, DKIM, MX, SRV, and SPF.
  • Delegate a domain or sub-domain to a non-Penta Server name server.
  • Easily update the default time to live (TTL) and resource record TTL values.
  • Fast DNS propagation across Penta Server's global DNS infrastructure
  • In addition to supporting IPv4, Penta Server Cloud DNS is IPv6 ready when you are.

How It Works

Sign Up for a Penta Server Cloud Account
After you sign up for a Penta Server Cloud Account, you automatically have access to Penta Server Cloud DNS via the API. Before you begin, read the Penta Server Cloud DNS Developer guide for information on accessing and authenticating to the service.

Create or Import Domains
Using the Penta Server Cloud DNS API, use the "Create Domains" or "Import Domains" API operation to start managing your domains. Note: If you are a cloud customer already using DNS management in the Penta Server Cloud Control Panel, you can manage those domains from the Penta Server Cloud DNS API.

Begin Managing your Domains
Leverage the API to list, add, modify, and remove domains and records as needed.

Penta Server Cloud DNS Pricing—Its Free!
That's right, there is no cost for using Penta Server Cloud DNS! Existing Cloud Servers™, Cloud Servers with a managed service level, Cloud Sites™, and PentaConnect™ customers have access to Penta Server Cloud DNS by default.

Public API Access
The Penta Server Cloud DNS public API is implemented using a RESTful web service interface and is very robust with an extensive set of API operations to manage your domains, sub-domains, and resource records. Check out the Penta Server Cloud DNS Developer guide.

While there is some DNS functionality already available in our current Cloud Control Panel, the full set of Penta Server Cloud DNS API operations will be integrated into our new Cloud Control Panel to deliver a first class user experience in 2012.

Support for the Penta Server Cloud DNS

  • Penta Server Cloud DNS is backed by Penta Support™. Support includes:
  • Chat/phone/ticket support available 24x7x365
  • Authentication troubleshooting and verification
  • Basic guidance for what API calls to use based on user needs
  • Verify DNS infrastructure availability
  • Provide documentation where available
  • Verify/confirm DNS details
  • Support does not include managing (creating, deleting, importing, exporting, modifying, etc.) domains and records on behalf of a user. Penta Server Cloud DNS users will be solely responsible for managing domains and records via the API.

Support for Penta Server Cloud DNS Customers Using Cloud Servers With a Managed Service Level

  • Penta Server will provide support for creating, configuring, and deleting your domains and records.
  • Please contact your Managed Cloud Support team for assistance.