DNS Server

FlashPanel now allows you to turn your VPS/server into a DNS server. This gives you full control over your domain zones and DNS records directly from your panel.

🧩 What is a DNS Server?

A DNS (Domain Name System) server maps domain names (like example.com) to IP addresses. Hosting your own DNS gives you control over how your domains are resolved.

🚀 Installing the DNS Server

1. Go to your Server Management Page.
2. On the left sidebar, click on DNS Server.
3. If not installed yet, click the Install button.
4. The installation process takes around 1–2 minutes.

⚙️ Managing DNS Zones

• Once installed, you can add zones to manage.
• Each zone represents a domain or subdomain.
• You can view Name Server configuration by clicking the Info button.

📄 Managing DNS Records

• Click on a zone to view and manage DNS records.
• Supported record types: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, and more.
• You can:
  • Add new records
  • Edit records
  • Delete records

📥📤 Import & Export Zone Records

FlashPanel now supports importing and exporting DNS zone records, making it easier to migrate or backup your DNS configurations.

Import Zone Records

• Import from file: Upload a zone file in standard DNS format to quickly populate your zone with records.
• Supported formats: Standard DNS zone file format (RFC 1035).
• How to import:
  1. Navigate to your DNS zone management page
  2. Click the Import Records button
  3. Select your zone file and upload
  4. Review the imported records before confirming

Export Zone Records

• Export to file: Download your current zone configuration as a standard DNS zone file.
• Use cases: Backup, migration to other DNS providers, or sharing configurations.
• How to export:
  1. Go to your DNS zone management page
  2. Click the Export Records button
  3. Choose your preferred format
  4. Download the generated zone file

Benefits

• Quick Migration: Easily move DNS configurations between servers or providers
• Backup & Restore: Create backups of your DNS settings for disaster recovery
• Bulk Management: Import multiple records at once instead of adding them individually
• Standardization: Use industry-standard zone file formats for compatibility

📌 Notes

• For your domain to work with this DNS server, update the NS records on your domain registrar.
• If you're using Cloudflare or another DNS provider, disable it to allow proper resolution from your DNS server.

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Enjoy self-hosted DNS management!