Moving DNS to a new host, how do I migrate 80 records?
A zonefile export gives you the full zone in BIND format, importable at most DNS hosts.
Try this first
- 1Ask the old host for an export, often a 'zonefile export' button or API
- 2Cloudflare and Route53 both import BIND directly
- 3Verify per record type that everything moved
- 4Test on the new NS with dig before NS cutover
When to bring us in
No export button, ask support for the zonefile or dump records via dig AXFR.
See also
- Domain expires tomorrow and nobody saw the emailAn expired domain doesn't transfer instantly. There's a redemption window, but you pay extra.
- Unsure whether to enable auto-renewDisabling auto-renew only makes sense for domains you'll truly drop. For anything live, just keep it on.
- New registrar asks for auth code, can't find itEPP code or transfer code is the password to move a domain from registrar A to B.
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