> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guide.cloudsania.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Network Security (DNS)

> Configure and manage domain names across multiple DNS providers

<Note>
  The Domain Name System (DNS) translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses, enabling seamless access to online services. It is essential for directing traffic and ensuring efficient communication between systems.
</Note>

DNS (Domain Name System) in Cloudsania enables seamless domain management and traffic routing for your applications. With integrated support for multiple DNS providers, you can easily configure and manage your domain records directly from the Cloudsania platform.

## Supported DNS Providers

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Cloudflare" icon="cloud">
    **Cloud DNS Provider**

    * DDoS protection
    * SSL/TLS encryption
    * DNS caching
    * Proxy support
  </Card>

  <Card title="Route 53" icon="aws">
    **AWS DNS Service**

    * Global DNS network
    * Health checking
    * Domain registration
    * Traffic routing
  </Card>

  <Card title="DigitalOcean" icon="droplet">
    **DO DNS Service**

    * Simple management
    * Quick propagation
    * Domain forwarding
    * Load balancing
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Supported Record Types

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Cloudflare Records" icon="cloud">
    * **A**: IPv4 address mapping
    * **AAAA**: IPv6 address mapping
    * **CNAME**: Domain aliasing
    * **MX**: Mail server records
    * **TXT**: Text records
    * **SRV**: Service location
    * **NS**: Nameserver records
    * **PTR**: Reverse DNS lookup
    * **CAA**: Certificate authority
  </Card>

  <Card title="Route 53 Records" icon="aws">
    * **A**: IPv4 address mapping
    * **AAAA**: IPv6 address mapping
    * **CNAME**: Domain aliasing
    * **MX**: Mail server records
    * **NS**: Nameserver records
    * **CAA**: Certificate authority
    * **PTR**: Reverse DNS lookup
    * **SOA**: Start of authority
  </Card>

  <Card title="DigitalOcean Records" icon="droplet">
    * **A**: IPv4 address mapping
    * **AAAA**: IPv6 address mapping
    * **CNAME**: Domain aliasing
    * **MX**: Mail server records
    * **TXT**: Text records
    * **SRV**: Service location
    * **SOA**: Start of authority
    * **NS**: Nameserver records
    * **PTR**: Reverse DNS lookup
    * **CAA**: Certificate authority
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Each record type has specific configuration requirements. For example:

  * MX records require priority settings
  * SRV records need port and weight configurations
  * CAA records require flags and tag values
</Note>

## Key Features

* **Multi-Provider Support**: Manage domains across different providers
* **Automated DNS Management**: Automatic record creation and updates
* **SSL/TLS Integration**: Built-in certificate management
* **Custom TTL**: Configurable Time-To-Live values
* **Subdomain Support**: Create and manage multiple subdomains

## Provider Setup Guides

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Cloudflare Setup" icon="cloud" href="/how-to-guides/how-to-integrate-cloudflare">
    Configure Cloudflare DNS integration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Route 53 Setup" icon="aws" href="/how-to-guides/how-to-integrate-route53">
    Set up AWS Route 53 DNS management
  </Card>

  <Card title="DigitalOcean Setup" icon="droplet" href="/how-to-guides/how-to-integrate-digitalOcean">
    Configure DigitalOcean DNS settings
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## DNS Record Management

<Card title="Configure DNS Records" icon="gear" href="/how-to-guides/how-to-configure-DNS-records">
  Learn how to create, update, and manage DNS records for your domains
</Card>