Nameserver set configuration
Overview
This guide provides detailed instructions for nameserver set configuration, covering both targeted and comprehensive actions.
Targeted actions include:
Comprehensive actions include:
Benefits
The DigiCert® DNS platform enables granular management of nameserver sets, providing precise control and flexibility. This allows seamless adaptation to changing infrastructure, smooth migration to new DNS providers, and safe testing of custom configurations without affecting unrelated domains. Users can create and reuse standardized nameserver sets across multiple domains to reduce manual setup, enforce consistency, and simplify large-scale management. Streamlined cleanup, automation, and troubleshooting further accelerate deployment, minimize misconfiguration risks, and improve overall system reliability.
Procedures
注意
This procedure clears two nameserver sets (nameserverset1 and nameserverset2) created in an earlier procedure.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: POST /nameserversets/bulk/delete
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
In the NAMESERVER SETS tab, select the checkboxes of the nameserver sets you want to clear (for example, nameserverset1 and nameserverset2).
Go to Actions > Delete Nameserver Sets.
In the Confirm Deletion dialog, select Confirm.
A message appears confirming the successful clearance of the nameserver sets.
注意
This procedure creates two nameserver sets: nameserverset1 and nameserverset2. These nameserver sets are referenced in other procedures. Follow Path 1 to create a nameserver set as-is. Follow Path 2 to apply a new nameserver set to a primary domain (domain1) created in an earlier procedure.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: POST /nameserversets
Path 1
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
In the NAMESERVER SETS tab, select the Add Nameserver Set button.
In the Add Nameserver Set dialog:
Enter a name in the Name field (for example, nameserverset1).
From both Nameserver drop-down lists, select a nameserver.
(Optional) To add more entries, select Add Another Nameserver.
From the Resource Group drop-down list, select additional resource groups or keep the system default.
Select Save to finish.
A message appears confirming the successful creation of the nameserver set.
Repeat Steps 3-4 to create the second nameserver set, nameserverset2.
Path 2
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the SETTINGS tab.
From the Nameserver Set drop-down list, select Add New Nameserver Set.
In the Add Nameserver Set dialog:
Enter a name in the Name field (for example, nameserverset1).
From both Nameserver drop-down lists, select a nameserver.
(Optional) To add more entries, select Add Another Nameserver.
From the Resource Group drop-down list, select additional resource groups or keep the system default.
Select Save to finish.
Select Save to finish.
A message appears confirming the successful creation of the nameserver set.
注意
This procedure designates a specific nameserver set (nameserverset1) as the account default. Follow Path 1 to assign the nameserver set as the account default during creation, or Path 2 to do so after it has been created.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: PATCH /nameserversets/{id}/makeDefault
Path 1
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
In the NAMESERVER SETS tab, select the Add Nameserver Set button.
In the Add Nameserver Set dialog:
Enter a name in the Name field (for example, nameserverset1).
Select the Set as Default checkbox.
From both Nameserver drop-down lists, select a nameserver.
(Optional) To add more entries, select Add Another Nameserver.
From the Resource Group drop-down list, select additional resource groups or keep the system default.
Select Save to finish.
A message appears confirming the successful creation of the nameserver set.
Path 2
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
Select the NAMESERVER SETS tab.
The table displays all the nameserver sets associated with the account.
Locate the nameserver set you want to assign as the account default (for example, nameserverset1).
From the overflow menu (three vertical dots) at the end of the nameserver set's row, select Set as Default.
A message appears confirming that the nameserver set was successfully set as the default.
注意
This procedure displays all nameserver sets created by the user.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: GET /nameserversets
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
Select the NAMESERVER SETS tab.
The table displays all the nameserver sets associated with the account.
提示
Use Columns and Filters to customize your view of the results.
注意
This procedure partially updates a specific nameserver set (nameserverset1) created in an earlier procedure.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: PUT /nameserversets/{id}
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
Select the NAMESERVER SETS tab.
The table displays all the nameserver sets associated with the account.
Locate the nameserver set you want to update (for example, nameserverset1), then select the overflow menu (three vertical dots) at the end of its row.
提示
See Path 2 for quick filtering.
Select Edit Nameserver Set.
In the Edit Nameserver Set dialog:
Edit the nameserver set's details as required.
Select Save to finish.
A message appears confirming the successful update of the nameserver set.
注意
This procedure replaces a specific nameserver set (nameserverset1) with another (nameserverset2) for the primary domain (domain1).
To test this function, call this API endpoint: PUT /nameserversets/{id}
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the SETTINGS tab.
From the Nameserver Set drop-down list, replace the existing nameserver set (for example, nameserverset1) with another (for example, nameserverset2).
Select Save to finish.
注意
This procedure displays the details of a specific nameserver set (nameserverset1) created in an earlier procedure. Follow Path 1 if there are only a few results to review. Follow Path 2 if you prefer to filter results quickly.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: GET /nameserversets/{id}
Path 1
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
Select the NAMESERVER SETS tab.
The table displays all the nameserver sets associated with the account.
Locate the nameserver set (for example, nameserverset1) whose details you want to view.
Select Columns at the top of the results table, then select all checkboxes to ensure that all nameserver set information is displayed.
Path 2
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Configurations.
Select the NAMESERVER SETS tab.
The table displays all the nameserver sets associated with the account.
Select Filters at the top of the results table to locate the specific nameserver set quickly.
提示
In this example, the name of the nameserver set is known, so the following filter was applied:
Under Column, select Name.
Under Operator, select contains.
Under Value, enter the nameserver set's name (nameserverset1).
If no results appear, double-check the Filters selections and input values.
Select Columns at the top of the results table, then select all checkboxes to ensure that all nameserver set information is displayed.