We think domain management should be easy
That's why we continue building DNSimple
Vision
Manage domains and DNS across registrars and providers. Take control of all your assets wherever they live – at DNSimple, on premise, or in third-party clouds with our Domain Control Plane. A single pane of glass for domain registration, DNS hosting, and so much more.
Goal
Since 2010, we've worked to bring streamlined domain name management automation to the internet.
A bit of our history
Key events and features released over the years.
Early Years
Apr 2010
First commit
First commit to the application you're looking at right now.
Apr 2010
Public launch!
We open for business.
Aug 2010
1,000 customers!
After a fantastic demo at Ruby Conf by Anthony, we reach the first thousand customers.
Nov 2011
We launch a new record type called ALIAS, which provides a CNAME-like behavior for the apex domain.
Aug 2012
Two-factor authentication added
We were one of the first DNS providers to offer this type of login security.
Dec 2012
40,000 domains
We manage the DNS of over 40,000 domains.
Dec 2013
We migrated all our customers to the new Anycast network, providing 5 points of presence.
Sep 2014
All newly purchased certificates are now using the SHA-256, one of the algorithms in the SHA-2 set of hashing algorithms.
Jul 2015
The web comic becomes an instant success with over 100k readers in its first month.
Post Startup Years
Mar 2016
You can now track events, improve your integrations, and streamline your domain management.
Dec 2016
The new version of the DNSimple APIv2 is now available for everyone.
Dec 2016
Wildcard certificates allow you to secure an unlimited number of names belonging to a single subdomain level.
Dec 2016
Providing a full audit history for a specific domain or for an account as a whole.
Jan 2017
Allowing domain owners to declare which certificate authorities are allowed to issue a certificate for a domain.
Aug 2018
Follow the adventures of Certificat, Browserbird, and Compugter as they explain why HTTPS is crucial for the future of the web and how it all works together.
Jan 2019
Let's Encrypt SSL Wildcard certificates
Wildcard certificates allow you to secure an unlimited number of names belonging to a single subdomain level.
Feb 2019
Automate DNSSEC key rotation directly through DNS with CDS and CDNSKEY records.
Mar 2019
Two-Factor enforcement for accounts
Increase the security on your accounts by requiring all members to have 2FA enabled.
Jul 2019
Set up encrypted end-to-end HTTPS redirects without needing to use any external services to handle HTTPS traffic.
Growth Years
Jun 2020
Buy, connect, and operate your domains using our API with a new Go client.
Jul 2020
DNSimple works even better with your favorite Content Delivery Networks by supporting ECS.
Sep 2020
A new Java API client is released
Client improvements continue, this time with our Java API client.
Dec 2020
Road trip! The How DNS Works comic comes to life with an animated video.
Sep 2021
New API Clients for Python and PHP
Expanding our list of supported languages to add Python and PHP.
Oct 2021
DNSSEC general availability and KEY-data support
Our DNSSEC support reaches general availability, and we add support for registries requiring KEY-data.
Dec 2021
Domain access control released
Assign roles to team members to limit access to your account.
Jun 2022
Simplify DNSimple access with Google Single Sign-On and Social Login.
Jun 2022
Support for WebAuthn & FIDO2 security keys
Get stronger account protection with Web Authentication (WebAuthn) support.
Jan 2023
Simplify delegation changes by applying groups of name servers to your domains.
Mar 2023
Diversifying DNS for a more resilient DNSimple
Diversifying our DNS edge to bring more resilience to our anycast DNS.
Jun 2023
Register and manage domains with Terraform
Register and manage domains with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
Jun 2023
Manage your AWS Route 53 DNS from DNSimple
Manage your AWS zones from DNSimple's web interface.
Aug 2023
Manage CoreDNS zones from DNSimple
Gain visibility and control of your DNS zones, all from DNSimple's UI and API.
Aug 2023
Manage your GoDaddy domains from DNSimple
Manage your GoDaddy domains in DNSimple’s clean, efficient interface.
Aug 2023
Transfer your Google domains to DNSimple with our Chrome Extension
Automatically transfer your Google domains to your DNSimple account with zero downtime.
Nov 2023
Secure your company's digital assets using API access tokens within DNSimple
Protect your digital assets in just a few clicks with DNSimple’s new scoped access tokens.
Dec 2023
A single pane of glass for domains, DNS, and more
Our Domain Control Plane connects with on-premise and third-party systems via secure APIs.
Jan 2024
Improved UX for easier domain management
Get a comprehensive view of your domains — including where they're registered, where the DNS is, and whether there are certs issued for them.
Feb 2024
Use CAA records to prevent issuing unapproved S/MIME certificates.
Validate email addresses and control issuance of S/MIME certificates. Plan and test the new configuration before it becomes mandatory.
Mar 2024
DNS analytics with DNSimple's new API endpoint
Get detailed insight into your DNS query volume with our new API endpoint.
Mar 2024
Manage your Azure DNS from DNSimple
Manage your Azure DNS in DNSimple with our newest Integrated DNS Provider.
Apr 2024
Restore domains registered at DNSimple
Missed your domain's expiration and now it's in redemption? If it's registered with DNSimple, you can restore it in just a few clicks.
Apr 2024
DNSimple Terraform Provider updates
Effectively and efficiently manage your domain names with the latest updates to the DNSimple Terraform Provider.
May 2024
Deprecating alternate TXT records for ALIAS
We’re gradually discontinuing alternate TXT records. This change will impact ALIAS records created or modified in DNSimple in the future.
Jun 2024
Set up null MX records for your domain
Enhance your domain security and email system efficiency with null MX records for your DNSimple domains.
Jul 2024
We improved the Domain Control Plane to bring you a better experience and more clarity around your entire domain and DNS portfolio.
Recent Changes
Jan 2025
Our password reset policy enhances your account security and further protects your domains.
Dec 2024
Changes to our email forwards policy
When a user unsubscribes from DNSimple, email forwarding will stop immediately across all domains.
Nov 2024
Improving DNS resolution visibility
Ensure changes in your DNS resolution have the desired impact.
Oct 2024
Legacy IP address discontinuation
We're discontinuing legacy IP addresses so we can continue providing a robust, modernized infrastructure for your DNS management.
Oct 2024
Expanding our second cache edge network
DNSimple's name servers are now powered by two different cache edge networks, working together to provide a heavily redundant anycast DNS network.
A small team that builds big things
Manifesto
We created DNSimple, because we think domain management should be easy. Everything is automated, so you can set up domains effortlessly. No confusion. No complications. No convoluted pricing. We won't ever sell you what you don't need. And we're always here if you need help.
Using DNSimple is exactly that: Simple. Set your DNS records, and move on to more pressing concerns. Manage a highly dynamic infrastructure with constant DNS changes without breaking a sweat. You can rely on us to provide a domain management service that makes your life easier.
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