Medianova DNS Service

Medianova provides a fully managed DNS service with real-time propagation, wide record type support, and full API-based control. The DNS service is designed for scalable domain management, automated integrations, and seamless CDN interoperability.

What Is Medianova DNS?

Medianova DNS is an authoritative DNS service that allows you to create, update, and manage DNS zones and records. It supports all standard record types (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.) and advanced use cases like delegation validation, zone syncing, and DNS-based traffic control.

The service is built for high availability and performance, with Anycast-based nameserver infrastructure and fast propagation globally.

For feature activation or pricing details, contact [email protected].

Panel Overview

Medianova DNS can be managed through the Control Panel under the DNS Management section. It provides a visual interface for zone and record administration, along with API keys for automated workflows.

Accessing DNS Features

To manage DNS in the Medianova Control Panel:

1. Log in to the Control Panel

2. Navigate to DNS Management from the left sidebar

3. Select or create a DNS Zone

4. Add or modify DNS Records (A, AAAA, CNAME, etc.)

5. Use the API Token to automate DNS changes programmatically

DNS Record Types Supported

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	Creates an alias to another FQDN	www.example.com → example.com
ALIAS	Like CNAME, but usable at the zone apex	example.com → app.hosting.com
MX	Specifies mail server(s) for the domain	10 mail.example.com
TXT	Stores arbitrary text data; used for SPF, DKIM, domain verification	v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all
NS	Delegates the domain to an authoritative nameserver	ns1.medianova.com
SOA	Start of Authority; defines the zone’s administrative metadata	Serial, retry, refresh values
SRV	Defines services and their ports (e.g., SIP, XMPP, etc.)	_sip._tcp.example.com
PTR	Reverse mapping from IP address to domain name	1.2.0.192.in-addr.arpa → example.com
TLSA	DANE protocol; binds TLS certificate to hostname/port	Used for MTA-STS, DANE validation
SSHFP	SSH public key fingerprints for secure host verification	example.com → SHA256 fingerprint
SPF	Deprecated—SPF now uses TXT records	v=spf1 ... (in TXT)
SVCB	Service binding, newer alternative to SRV; used for protocols like HTTP/3	Used by browsers for enhanced routing
HTTPS	Specialized SVCB record optimized for HTTPS services	Defines parameters for browser behavior
CAA	Certificate Authority Authorization; restricts which CAs can issue certs for the domain	0 issue "letsencrypt.org"
DNAME	Redirects an entire subtree of the DNS hierarchy	sub.example.com → otherdomain.com
AFSDB	Identifies AFS (Andrew File System) servers	Rarely used
APL	Address Prefix List; defines address ranges	CIDR-based firewall rules
CERT	Stores digital certificates	PGP, PKIX, etc.
CDS	Child DS; used in DNSSEC automation	Signals DS updates to parent
CDNSKEY	Child DNSKEY; part of DNSSEC infrastructure	Related to CDS
DNSKEY	Public signing key for DNSSEC	Used to verify RRSIGs
DS	Delegation Signer; references DNSKEY in parent zone for DNSSEC	Required for DNSSEC
CSYNC	Syncs NS and A/AAAA records across zones (RFC 7477)	Automation support
HINFO	Host information like CPU and OS	Rare; mostly deprecated
NAPTR	Name Authority Pointer; used for dynamic service discovery (e.g., VoIP)	Often used with SRV
OPENPGPKEY	Publishes PGP public key for a user ID	Email encryption
REDIRECT	Custom/proprietary redirection behavior (non-standard)	Platform-specific
RP	Responsible person contact for domain	hostmaster.example.com
SMIMEA	S/MIME email certificate binding	Email security
URI	Maps a name to a URI	Service locator
ZONEMD	Provides a digest of zone data for integrity checking	Zone checksum
DHCID	DHCP identity record for Dynamic DNS	IPv4/IPv6 host validation

Use Cases

Medianova DNS is ideal for:

• Hosting websites with fast global propagation

• Enabling CDN delivery at subdomain or apex level

• Verifying domains for email (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)

• Routing traffic across regions using low-TTL records

• Delegating subzones to external platforms or internal services

DNS API Integration

All DNS operations are accessible via REST APIs:

• Create and delete zones

• Add, update, or remove records

• Validate delegation

• Perform real-time lookups

Delegation & Validation

• Use the Check-Zone and Validate Nameservers endpoints to ensure your domains are correctly pointed to Medianova’s DNS servers.

• Validate delegation and sync metadata to avoid propagation delays or misrouting.

Pricing

Medianova DNS is available for Enterprise accounts. The service includes:

• DNS zone hosting

• Record propagation

• API access

• Nameserver delegation validation

• Sync with NS1

For pricing and activation, contact: [email protected]