Learn how Cloud DNS simplifies domain management
Enjoy robust, reliable DNS management, at no cost.
Domain management simplified
Rackspace Cloud DNS makes domain management simple—with a super-friendly interface, a powerful REST-based API, and easy migrations. Plus, we’re always here to help, 24x7x365.
- Create a wide range of record types, including A, CNAME, NS, TXT, AAAA, MX, SRV, and SPF.
- Delegate a domain or subdomain to a non-Rackspace name server.
- Update the default time to live (TTL) and resource record TTL values.
- Create multiple nested subdomains.
- Manage mail servers, zone delegation, and SPF records.
- Enjoy fast DNS propagation across Rackspace’s global DNS infrastructure, with multiple regional (US and UK) service endpoints.
About the API
A RESTful web service interface
The widely recognized REST standard results in simple, efficient code. Learn more by reading our Rackspace Cloud DNS Developer Guide.
Complete documentation
Access our guide to Getting Started Guide and our Developer Guide at our API Documentation site.
How to get started
Sign up for the Rackspace Cloud or use your existing account.
If you don't already have a Rackspace Cloud account, sign up now. After you sign up, check out the Rackspace Cloud DNS Developer Guide for information on accessing and authenticating to the service.
Create or import domains.
If you are using the Rackspace Cloud DNS API, use the "Create Domains" or "Import Domains" API operations to start managing your domains. If you are using the Cloud Control Panel, use the "Create Domain" feature.
Begin managing your domains
Using the Cloud Control Panel and API, you can import, export, list, add, modify, and remove domains and records to your heart’s content… all at no cost!