How much does it cost to use DNS hosting services?
DNS hosting is absolutely free. You get full access to powerful tools to manage your domain records without paying a cent. No hidden fees, no restrictions — just smooth, reliable control at your fingertips.
To bring your project to life, you’ll simply need a cloud server to point your domain to — and that’s the only part you pay for. Choose the configuration that fits your needs, and enjoy fast, secure, and global performance backed by a robust DNS infrastructure.
What does a cloud DNS server do?
A Domain Name System server works within the DNS framework and stores technical domain data, such as IP addresses for accessing domains (A record) or mail servers (MX record), etc. When you enter a web address like example.com, the DNS server retrieves the corresponding IP address for that domain and directs your request to the correct server. The quicker the DNS server responds, the quicker the website loads.
It’s important to note that DNS hosting is not the same as domain registration. While domain registration gives you ownership of a domain name, DNS hosting is what actually connects that name to your website or online service.
What are the most popular use cases for cloud DNS hosting?
Here are some of the most common use cases:
- Website Hosting
DNS cloud service links your domain to the corresponding IP address of your web server, making your website accessible to users around the world.
- Email Routing
With records like MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, DNS helps guarantee secure email delivery and reduce the risk of messages being marked as spam.
- Subdomain Management
DNS allows you to manage subdomains (e.g., blog.yoursite.com, api.yoursite.com) and direct them to different services or servers.
- Service Verification
Platforms like Google, Microsoft, and other third-party tools verify domain ownership and set up service configurations using DNS TXT records.
- Load Balancing & Traffic Distribution
Advanced DNS configurations can implement load balancing across multiple nodes or geographic regions to improve performance and reliability.
- Failover & Redundancy
DNS can be configured to ensure automatic failover to backup infrastructure in the event of a disruption, helping maintain uptime.
- Custom Applications & APIs
DNS is used to route requests to backend services, cloud infrastructure, or microservices behind user-friendly names instead of raw IP addresses.
Where can I read more about DNS?
Our Knowledge Base includes a variety of guides on how to manage DNS servers. Whether you're configuring records for the first time or troubleshooting advanced settings, you’ll find clear instructions tailored to your needs.
Use the search bar to find what you need, or start with this basic step-by-step article to get started.
