Getting Started with Domains and DNS

Validated on 9 Aug 2023 • Last edited on 13 Mar 2026

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.

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DNS Quickstart

Just the essentials to go from zero to working in a few minutes.

Point to DigitalOcean Name Servers From Common Domain Registrars

Instructions on how to set up DNS records with various registrars.

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