Getting Started with Domains and DNS

Last verified 22 Jun 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

The essentials to add a domain to DigitalOcean DNS and create records for it.

Point to DigitalOcean Name Servers From Common Domain Registrars

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

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