We are pleased to announce a new addition to NS1 Connect Managed DNS features – Zone file export using the NS1 Connect A. This enhancement comes directly from your feedback – we recognize the need for greater flexibility and self-service options, particularly when it comes to managing your DNS zones.
Previously, obtaining a zone file required contacting r Support team. With this release, you can now generate and retrieve your zone files directly using the, whenever you need them.
Zone files follow a widely recognized , making them useful for a variety of operational and automation workflows. Whether you want to maintain an offline backup copy, need artifacts for configuration , or simply prefer having zone data stored in your own environment, you can now export using the.
With API-driven zone export, you can now:
Considerations and Limitations
LIAS and REDIRECT Records
NS1 Connect specific and REDIRECT types, as well as linked records, are included in the exported file, but they will not function as-is on other DNS providers. Customers will need to modify these records manually if importing to a non-NS1 system. The generated file includes helpful annotations to guide you.
NS1 Connects Filter Chain and meta data are proprietary and cannot be represented in traditional zone files. As a result, Filter Chain configurations will not be encoded in the exported output.
Zone file Export is only using the API for now. We do not yet have a target date for availability in the portal.
For a comprehensive overview of the standard DNS Record Types supported by NS1 Connect, please refer to:
Zone file export is available now to all NS1 Connect users using theI.immediately.