Managing DNS can be done in many ways, but not every provider offers the same flexibility and control. TransIP, Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Openprovider: they all have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Getting stuck
What we often see in practice is that companies get stuck on limitations of their DNS provider. For example:
- Limited access control.
You can only give full DNS management rights or nothing, putting teams at unnecessary risk. - Clunky interfaces.
Some providers have somewhat outdated or cumbersome dashboards, making management unnecessarily complex. - Slow updates.
Changes that take hours or even days to implement, when you actually want to see immediate results.
There is no universal best DNS provider, it depends on your needs. Do you want maximum control and speed? Then you'll probably end up with a different solution than if simplicity and automation are more important.
DNS management in one system
When it comes to DNS management for multiple domains across multiple providers AND multiple parties involved, you probably recognize the frustration of waiting for login, lack of transparency and inconsistent practices. What should be a simple change thus becomes a frustrating process of mails, waiting time and miscommunication. The software ctrlDNS was born out of that frustration. ctrlDNS is the solution for simple DNS management. Link the provider(s), grant per-zone access to those who need it, and use logging. That's hassle-free DNS management. For everyone.
This is how we help you manage and share DNS with others
Share access
Schedule changes
Review mutations
Add notes
Follow activities
Share access
Easily share DNS management by zone
Grant colleagues or external parties access to specific domains (zones) or groups of zones. Want to revoke access? That can be arranged with just one click.
Schedule changes
Schedule DNS changes at your convenience
Whether it's adding, modifying or deleting, plan DNS changes ahead so that they are made at exactly the right time, even when you're not at work.
Reviewing Mutations
Review DNS changes before they go live
Not sure about a user's DNS proficiency? No worries. Check and approve mutations before they are made. That's how you stay on top.
Add notes
Keep track through clear notes
In zones with many DNS records you quickly lose track. Add notes to records so that everyone understands at a glance what they are for.
Activities to follow
Track all changes at a glance
View per zone who made which changes and when. This way you always have insight into the activities and know exactly what happened.
