Cloudflare and ClouDNS — DNS Providers With APIs
Manage DNS records programmatically with Cloudflare and ClouDNS — the providers that give you API control over your domains.
In the previous lessons, you learned what DNS records are and where to register domains. Now let's talk about where to actually manage your DNS — the nameserver that answers queries about your domain.
Your registrar provides basic DNS hosting, but dedicated DNS providers offer better performance, more features, and something crucial for developers: an API. When you can manage DNS records through an API, you can automate certificate validation, set up dynamic DNS, programmatically create subdomains for customers, and integrate DNS management into your deployment pipeline.
Two providers stand out for their API-first approach, reliability, and value: Cloudflare and ClouDNS.
Why Use a Dedicated DNS Provider?
Your domain registrar (Namecheap, Porkbun, Cloudflare Registrar) offers DNS ho
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