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DNS

Updated on 12 December, 2025

Manage your domain name system settings, configure DNS records, and utilize Vultr's name servers for reliable domain resolution.

Provisioning
The process of setting up and configuring a new server or service to make it ready for use.
Management
Tools and features for managing your Vultr infrastructure, including access controls, monitoring, and resource administration.

Manage Records

Configure and manage DNS records for your domains within the Vultr DNS management interface.

Manage Zone Settings

Configure and customize DNS zone behavior including TTL, DNSSEC, and other domain-specific settings.

Delete Domains

Learn how to permanently remove a domain from your Vultr DNS management system.

Configure rDNS

Learn how to configure reverse DNS (rDNS) on Vultr instances using the Vultr Console or Vultr CLI.

Point to Vultr Name Servers
Instructions for pointing your domain to Vultrs name servers from popular domain registrars
FAQ
A collection of frequently asked questions and answers about Vultr services and features.

Support Documents

How Do I Configure Reverse DNS for My Vultr Instance?

A guide explaining how to set up reverse DNS (PTR records) for Vultr instances, which maps IP addresses to hostnames for email server validation and other services.

Does Vultr DNS Support DNSSEC?

Vultr DNS supports DNSSEC, providing cryptographic signatures to protect domain records against spoofing and cache poisoning attacks.

Why Does My Domain Fail to Resolve?

Troubleshooting guide for domain resolution failures, explaining common causes and solutions for DNS-related connectivity issues.

Can I Import a DNS Zone?

DNS lacks direct zone import functionality, requiring manual record creation for domain management

Can I Create Subdomains Using Vultr DNS?

Vultr DNS supports creating subdomains through standard DNS record management for organizing and routing traffic to different services.

How Can I Point My Domain to Vultr DNS?

A guide explaining how to configure your domain to use Vultr's authoritative nameservers for centralized DNS management

Can I Manage the Domain in Vultr DNS Without Changing the Nameservers?

Explains whether you can manage DNS records in Vultr without changing your domains nameservers to Vultr's DNS servers

How Do I Add a Domain Containing Special Characters to Vultr DNS?

Guide for adding internationalized domain names (IDNs) with special characters to Vultr DNS using Punycode encoding

How Do I Fix the DNS Error "Primary Name Server Not Listed at Parent"?

Guide to resolving DNS configuration issues when primary name servers at the domain registrar dont match authoritative name servers