Managed DNS
The authority in modern DNS.
This is the DNS you’ve been looking for. Managed DNS built on a battle-proven network, backed by unparalleled DNS domain expertise, extreme system scalability and 24 x 7 x 365 customer support. We’re proud to have set the standard for modern DNS performance and uptime for over 10 years.
Boost the performance and reliability of your online applications, delivering superior user experiences across the globe with the world’s most responsive and resilient managed DNS service. Streamline administration with our easy-to-use management portal and advanced logging and reporting tools. With our cloud-based service you won’t have to buy hardware, install software or hire more IT personnel—plus new features and capabilities are delivered right in the cloud. We keep current with the latest DNS technology (DDoS mitigation, IPv6, DNSSEC, etc.) so you don’t have to.
Benefits
Global internet visibility
We proactively monitor the world’s largest cloud, network and CDN providers using hundreds of sensors strategically distributed across the internet. Every day we gather and analyze over 240 billion data points, helping you optimize the availability and responsiveness of your web-based applications and services.
Consistent performance, extreme scalability
Our fully redundant global anycast network is built on strategically located POPs across five continents, and uses multiple Tier-1 internet transit providers per site for ultimate performance and availability. With world class resiliency, we lead the industry in DNS response rates and propagation times creating predictable global performance.
Trusted experience
At Dyn we’re passionate about DNS, and our solution is backed by engineers and customer support professionals who live and breathe it every day. With over ten years experience operating a global DNS service, we are the leading provider of managed DNS services for the Alexa 100.
Tech Specs & Key Features
- Global anycast network with 18 PoPs on five continents
- Fully redundant DNS constellations and multiple Tier 1 transit providers per PoP
- DNS-based DDoS protection and in-house security experts
- Vast sensor network collects and analyzes over 240 billion data points per day
- Browser-based administrative portal for configuring DNS records and settings
- SOAP and REST APIs for automating DNS records management
- QPS and changeset reports for tracking usage and performance
- Active failover, global load balancing & dynamic steering for geo and service traffic steering and resiliency
What you get with our DNS
Change Propagation
Rapid zone and record change propagation across the global DNS network to ensure nearly instantaneous updated domain resolution.
Configuration & Zone Management
Intuitive and easy to use graphical user interface makes onboarding, configuration, zone management fast and simple.
DDoS mitigation built in
Fully redundant DNS constellations and multiple Tier 1 transit providers per PoP. DNS-based DDoS protection and in-house security expertise.
Zone scaling
Industry-leading ability to scale to tens of thousands of resource records per zone.
Private pools & vanity nameserver
Dedicated, secure DNS pool minimizes and isolates external network disruptions. Vanity nameservers obscure DNS provider names from public DNS lookups to increase security.
RESTful APIs
Flexible and extensive set of RESTful APIs for automating DNS zone and record management and DNS reporting.
DNS Product Suite Feature Set
| Feature | Managed DNS | Managed DNS + Traffic Steering | Secondary DNS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Global Points of Presence | |||
| Global Anycast Network | |||
| Multiple Tier 1 Providers | |||
| Fast global DNS response time (<30m/s) | |||
| Fast global propagation times (<30s) | |||
| Intuitive User Interface | |||
| Logging | |||
| Usage Reporting per domain and record | |||
| Granular User Permissions | |||
| Advanced API | |||
| DNS DDOS protection | |||
| Geo-load balancing | |||
| Active Failover | |||
| Dynamic Steering |
| Managed DNS |
|---|
| 18 Global Points of Presence |
| Global Anycast Network |
| Multiple Tier 1 Providers |
| Fast global DNS response time (<30m/s) |
| Fast global propagation times (<30s) |
| Intuitive User Interface |
| Logging |
| Usage Reporting per domain and record |
| Granular User Permissions |
| Advanced API |
| DNS DDOS protection |
| Geo-load balancing |
| Active Failover |
| Dynamic Steering |
Start a 7-day free trial of Managed DNS
You’ve done all you can to ensure your network and applications are operating at peak performance. It’s time you demand the same of the Internet.
Managed DNS Pricing & Packages
Customizable product packages start at just $7/month. Pay for exactly what you need and get started right away.