Delegating a sub-domain to a different DNS provider allows you to manage the DNS settings for a specific sub-domain independently from the parent domain. This setup is useful for scenarios like hosting sub-domains on different platforms or managing DNS responsibilities across teams or services.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process step by step to ensure successful delegation.
Sub-domain delegation works by adding NS (Name Server) records for the sub-domain in the parent domain’s DNS zone. These NS records specify the DNS servers that will manage the sub-domain’s queries.
For example, if the parent domain is example.net, you can delegate subdomain.example.net to a different DNS provider by pointing to their name servers (e.g., ns1.otherdnsprovider.net, ns2.otherdnsprovider.net). This ensures all DNS queries for the sub-domain are handled by the designated DNS provider.
Before starting the delegation process, make sure the following requirements are met:
Follow these steps to delegate a sub-domain to another DNS provider:
Step 1: Log in to Your ClouDNS Account
Step 2: Add NS Records for the Sub-Domain
Record 1:
Type: NS
Host: subdomain
Points to: ns1.otherdnsprovider.net (replace with the actual name server provided by your new DNS provider)
Record 2:
Type: NS
Host: subdomain
Points to: ns2.otherdnsprovider.net (replace with the second name server provided by your new DNS provider)
Repeat this process for additional name servers if provided.
Step 3: Save Changes
Here is an example configuration for delegating subdomain.example.net to another DNS provider:
These are all the steps you need to follow. If you have more questions you can always contact our Technical Support team.