DNS Quickstart
Just the essentials to go from zero to working in a few minutes.
Getting Started with Domains and DNS
Validated on 9 Aug 2023 • Last edited on 17 Apr 2025
Adding a domain you own to your DigitalOcean account lets you manage the domain’s DNS records with the control panel and API. Domains you manage on DigitalOcean integrate with DigitalOcean Load Balancers and Spaces to streamline automatic SSL certificate management.
Point to DigitalOcean Name Servers From Common Domain Registrars
Instructions on how to set up DNS records with various registrars.