Changing DNS Delegation

Once a domain is registered to your project, you can control whether The Linux Foundation manages its DNS (Managed DNS) or whether DNS is hosted with a different provider (Delegated). This is separate from the DNS delegation choice you make during a domain transfer — it's available any time afterward from the domain's action menu.

To access these options, click the icon next to a domain in Operations > Domains.

The Linux Foundation standard is for The Linux Foundation to manage DNS (Managed DNS). If you delegate DNS to a different provider, Linux Foundation support cannot assist with any DNS-related issues on that domain.

Switching from Managed DNS to a Different DNS Provider

If a domain currently uses Managed DNS, select Delegate DNS (no Managed DNS) to move it to a DNS provider of your choice.

1. Enter the name servers provided by your DNS provider. The dialog shows the minimum number of name servers required for your domain.

2. Check the box confirming that you understand some services — including email forwarding, URL redirects, and automated service provisioning — will not be available once DNS is delegated.

3. Make sure your zone is fully configured with your DNS provider before continuing; delegating too early can disrupt domains with live services.

4. Click Delegate.

Changing the Name Servers for an Already-Delegated Domain

If a domain is already Delegated, select Change DNS Delegation to update which name servers it points to.

1. Update the name server values as needed.

2. Click Save.

Switching Back to Managed DNS

If a domain is already Delegated, select Stop Delegating DNS (use Managed DNS) to hand DNS management back to The Linux Foundation. Confirm the action to proceed; this update may take a while to propagate.