Published: 10.10.2026
Managed DNS means that a specialist service runs the name servers that answer questions about your domain. Instead of keeping DNS on a single machine, you use a dedicated service that you control through a web interface. This article explains what DNS does for a domain, why people use a separate DNS service and how our Premium DNS fits in.
What DNS does for a domain
DNS answers questions such as which address belongs to a website, which server accepts e-mail and which text records prove ownership of a service. The answers are stored in a zone, which is the set of records for one domain. Resolvers ask the authoritative name servers for the zone, and they keep each answer for the time given in the record's TTL value.
Why use a separate DNS service
- Control. You edit all records in one place, whichever company holds the domain registration.
- Separation. The registration and the DNS service can change independently, which makes moves easier.
- Redundancy. A service that runs several DNS servers spreads the work across them.
- Features. Some DNS services offer DNSSEC and detailed record management that a basic registrar panel may not provide.
How the setup works
- Choose a managed DNS plan and create a zone for your domain.
- Enter the records you need, such as the A record for the website and the MX records for mail.
- At your registrar, change the name servers of the domain to the ones your DNS service gives you.
- Wait for the change to spread, and check the answers with a lookup tool.
Premium DNS in general terms
Premium DNS is our managed DNS service, and it works with any registrar. You keep the domain where it is and point its name servers to Premium DNS. Plans range from a free one to a premium one, and they differ in the number of DNS zones and records they allow. DNSSEC is available on some plans, and it adds signatures that help resolvers verify the answers. The service runs several DNS servers.
Points to check before you switch
- Copy every existing record first, including mail, verification and subdomain records.
- Check that the new zone gives the correct answers before you change the name servers.
- Keep the old DNS zone available until the change is confirmed.
- Review the TTL values, so that the switch is not delayed by old cached answers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to move my domain to use managed DNS? No. Premium DNS works with any registrar, so the domain can stay where it is. You change only the name servers.
Does managed DNS make my website faster? DNS only tells visitors where to go. The speed of a page depends on the server and the content, not on the DNS service alone.
Which plan should I start with? Count the zones and records you need, choose the plan that covers those numbers, and check DNSSEC support if you need it.
