Medianova DNS Service

Learn how to manage DNS zones and records in the Medianova Control Panel using authoritative Anycast infrastructure with API automation and DNSSEC support.

Medianova DNS is a fully managed authoritative DNS platform that provides Anycast-based reliability, API automation, and instant propagation. It supports standard and advanced record types, including DNSSEC validation, delegation control, and custom REDIRECT records for domain-level forwarding.

You can manage DNS configurations directly under DNS → Domains via the Medianova Control Panel

Manage Domains and Records

Each domain added under Medianova DNS corresponds to an authoritative DNS Zone hosted on Medianova’s nameservers. From DNS → Domains, you can:

• Add or remove domains.

• Create, update, or delete DNS records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.).

• Set TTL values per record.

• Validate nameserver delegation for each zone.

When adding a new domain, Medianova can import existing records via Quick Scan or allow Manual Entry for full control. After configuration, update your registrar’s nameservers to:

• ns1.medianova.com

• ns2.medianova.com

After propagation, the domain becomes active on Medianova’s global Anycast network.

Supported Record Types

The table below lists all DNS record types supported by Medianova DNS, including standard, advanced, and security-related entries.

Record Type	Description	Example Usage
A	Maps a hostname to an IPv4 address	example.com → 192.0.2.1
AAAA	Maps a hostname to an IPv6 address	example.com → 2001:db8::1
CNAME	Aliases one domain to another	www.example.com → example.com
ALIAS	Functions like CNAME but can be used at the zone apex	example.com → app.hosting.com
MX	Defines mail servers for the domain	10 mail.example.com
TXT	Stores text data such as SPF, DKIM, or verification values	v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
NS	Delegates the domain to authoritative nameservers	ns1.medianova.com
SOA	Defines zone authority and timing parameters	Serial, refresh, retry values
SRV	Specifies services and ports (e.g., SIP, XMPP)	_sip._tcp.example.com
PTR	Maps an IP address to a domain name (reverse DNS)	1.2.0.192.in-addr.arpa → example.com
TLSA	Associates a TLS certificate with a hostname and port	Used for DANE validation
SSHFP	Stores SSH key fingerprints for host verification	example.com → SHA256 fingerprint
SPF	Deprecated; now implemented using TXT records	v=spf1 ... (in TXT)
SVCB	Defines service binding for modern protocols like HTTP/3	Used by browsers for routing
HTTPS	Specialized SVCB record optimized for HTTPS services	Defines browser connection parameters
CAA	Restricts which certificate authorities can issue certificates	0 issue "letsencrypt.org"
DNAME	Redirects an entire subdomain tree to another	sub.example.com → otherdomain.com
AFSDB	Identifies AFS (Andrew File System) servers	afs.example.com
APL	Defines IP address ranges for filtering	Used in access control lists
CERT	Stores digital certificates such as PGP or PKIX	CERT record data
CDS	Child DS record used for DNSSEC automation	Signals DS updates to parent
CDNSKEY	Child DNSKEY used in DNSSEC infrastructure	Related to CDS
DNSKEY	Public key for DNSSEC signature validation	Used to verify RRSIGs
DS	Delegation Signer linking to DNSKEY in parent zone	Required for DNSSEC
CSYNC	Synchronizes NS and A/AAAA records across zones	Used for automated zone replication
HINFO	Provides host information such as CPU or OS	Rarely used
NAPTR	Supports dynamic service discovery (e.g., VoIP)	Used with SRV
OPENPGPKEY	Publishes a PGP public key for a user ID	Used for encrypted email
REDIRECT	Medianova-specific record for domain-level forwarding	See Redirect
RP	Identifies the responsible person for the domain	hostmaster.example.com
SMIMEA	Binds S/MIME email certificates	Used for secure email
URI	Maps a domain name to a URI	Service locator
ZONEMD	Provides a checksum for zone data integrity	Used in DNS validation
DHCID	DHCP identity record for Dynamic DNS	Used for IPv4/IPv6 host validation

Delegation and Validation

Delegation ensures your domain correctly points to Medianova’s authoritative nameservers. Propagation and query reliability depend on valid NS configurations.

To validate delegation:

• Confirm your registrar lists:

  • ns1.medianova.com

  • ns2.medianova.com

• Use Check Zone or Validate Nameservers in the Control Panel.

• API users can automate this via /check-zone and /validate-nameservers endpoints.

Misconfigured delegation can delay updates or cause inconsistent lookups. Always revalidate after changes.

DNS API Integration

Medianova DNS supports full REST API access for automation and infrastructure-as-code workflows.

Capabilities:

• Create and delete DNS zones

• Add, modify, or remove records

• Validate delegation

• Query DNS data programmatically

Explore the DNS API Documentation.

Security and Reliability

Medianova DNS is built on a globally distributed Anycast network, ensuring low-latency resolution and resilience.

Core features:

• Multi-region authoritative nodes with automatic route failover

• Support for DNSSEC, CAA, and TLSA

• Configurable TTL values for faster propagation

• Built-in DDoS mitigation via distributed query handling

Medianova DNS is available to all customers with DNS management access in the Control Panel. Feature availability may vary depending on your service plan.