FlashPanel

Appearance

DNS Server ​

{{ data.name }} DNS Server Feature

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.

Enjoy self-hosted DNS management!