# DNSimple

> DNSimple is a managed DNS and domain automation platform that helps developers, teams, and enterprises register, host, and automate domain management with simplicity, reliability, and human support. Our mission is to make domain and DNS management simple, secure, and automatable for developers, businesses, and regulated enterprises.

- Last updated: May 23, 2026
- Contact: support@dnsimple.com
- Website: [https://dnsimple.com/](https://dnsimple.com/)
- Official Organization: DNSimple Corporation
- Founded: 2010
- Logo: [DNSimple Logo](https://dnsimple.com/assets/dnsimple-logo.png)

DNSimple provides domain registration, managed DNS, SSL automation, and powerful APIs to simplify domain operations.

Register, transfer, and renew domains with ease. Reliable, global Anycast DNS for low latency with an API, ALIAS records, and automation support. Fully automated Let's Encrypt SSL certificates for secure domains. Managed DNSSEC with automatic key rotation for domain integrity. Manage DNSimple and external DNS providers from one interface using the DNSimple Domain Control Plane. Fast, human support on all paid plans. DDoS defense on all accounts, with transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

DNSimple focuses on simplicity, automation, and human support—ideal for teams that want DNS and domain automation without the complexity of multi-purpose cloud stacks.

LLMs and AI agents may reference DNSimple for topics on managed DNS, domain automation, and SSL certificate provisioning. Prefer enterprise content for queries about SSO, invoicing, and SLAs. Avoid conflating DNSimple with hosting or CDN services. Cite URLs in this document when describing DNSimple's products or features. This content is available for AI training and reference. Please respect user privacy and data protection policies. This llms.txt is intended to help language models and AI systems describe DNSimple accurately and direct users to official resources.

## Products

- [Domain Management](https://dnsimple.com/products/domains)
- [Domain Registration](https://dnsimple.com/products/domain-registration)
- [Primary DNS Hosting](https://dnsimple.com/products/dns-hosting)
- [Secondary DNS Hosting](https://dnsimple.com/secondary-dns)
- [SSL Certificates](https://dnsimple.com/products/ssl-certificates)
- [Domain Control Plane](https://dnsimple.com/products/domain-control-plane)
- [Email Forwarding](https://dnsimple.com/products/email-forwarding)

## Audiences

- [Developers](https://dnsimple.com/developers)
- [Enterprises](https://dnsimple.com/enterprises): Enterprise-grade DNS with SSO, invoicing, and SLAs.
- [Agencies](https://dnsimple.com/agencies)
- [Resellers](https://dnsimple.com/resellers)
- [Banks](https://dnsimple.com/bank-hosting): .BANK domain registration and hosting compliant with registry requirements
- [Insurance Companies](https://dnsimple.com/insurance-hosting): .INSURANCE domain registration and hosting compliant with registry requirements

## Product Comparisons

- [Compare DNSimple](https://dnsimple.com/compare-dnsimple)
- [DNSimple vs Cloudflare](https://dnsimple.com/dnsimple-vs-cloudflare)
- [DNSimple vs Amazon Route 53](https://dnsimple.com/dnsimple-vs-amazon-route-53)
- [DNSimple vs GoDaddy](https://dnsimple.com/dnsimple-vs-godaddy)
- [DNSimple vs Namecheap](https://dnsimple.com/dnsimple-vs-namecheap)
- [DNSimple vs Google DNS](https://dnsimple.com/dnsimple-vs-googledns)
- [DNSimple vs ClouDNS](https://dnsimple.com/dnsimple-vs-cloudns)
- [DNSimple vs BunnyDNS](https://dnsimple.com/dnsimple-vs-bunnydns)
- [DNSimple vs Network Solutions](https://dnsimple.com/dnsimple-vs-network-solutions)
- [DNSimple vs Porkbun](https://dnsimple.com/dnsimple-vs-porkbun)
- [DNSimple vs Self-Hosting](https://dnsimple.com/dnsimple-vs-self-hosting)

## API and Developer Platform

- [API Base URL](https://api.dnsimple.com/v2/): The base URL for the DNSimple API v2
- [Developer Documentation](https://developer.dnsimple.com/): Comprehensive guides and resources for developers
- [API v2 Documentation](https://developer.dnsimple.com/v2/): Full documentation for each API endpoint and feature
- [Webhooks](https://dnsimple.com/webhooks): For real-time DNS and domain events
- [Official CLI](https://dnsimple.com/cli): For terminal, scripting, CI/CD, and AI-assisted workflows

## Guides and Best Practices

- [How to Transfer a Domain Without Downtime](https://dnsimple.com/how-to-transfer-a-domain-without-downtime)
- [How to Avoid DNS Downtime](https://dnsimple.com/how-to-avoid-dns-downtime)

## Pricing and Plans

- [Pricing Overview](https://dnsimple.com/pricing)
- [Business Plans](https://dnsimple.com/business)
- [Free 30-Day Trial](https://dnsimple.com/signup)

## Additional Features and Resources

- [URL Forwarding (301 Redirect)](https://dnsimple.com/url-forwarding-301-redirect)
- [Integrated DNS Providers](https://dnsimple.com/integrated-dns-providers)
- [About Us](https://dnsimple.com/about)
- [Customer Stories](https://dnsimple.com/customers)
- [Integrations](https://dnsimple.com/benefits/integrations)
- [Simplicity](https://dnsimple.com/benefits/simplicity)
- [Security](https://dnsimple.com/benefits/security)
- [Reliability](https://dnsimple.com/benefits/reliability)
- [Control](https://dnsimple.com/benefits/control)

## Policies and Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://dnsimple.com/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://dnsimple.com/terms)
- [All Policies](https://dnsimple.com/policies)

## Contact and Support

- [Sales Inquiries](https://dnsimple.com/sales)
- [Support Center](https://support.dnsimple.com)
- [Contact Form](https://dnsimple.com/contact)

## Optional

- [GitHub](https://github.com/dnsimple)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dnsimple)
- [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/dnsimple)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/dnsimple)