We think domain management should be easy
That's why we continue building DNSimple
DNSimple provides the tools you need to manage your domains. We offer a carefully crafted web interface for managing your domains and DNS records, as well as an HTTP API with a variety of code libraries and tools.
At DNSimple we put our customers' needs first, providing a straightforward, easy to use interface for setting up and editing DNS records. We unite excellent DNS services and domain registration (and throw in SSL certificates) to provide a streamlined system for managing all of your domains easily. That means you can focus on managing your company instead of managing domains.
A bit of our history
2010
April
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First commit
First commit to the application you're looking at right now.
July
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Public launch!
We open for business.
August
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1,000 customers!
After a fantastic demo at Ruby Conf by Anthony, we reach the first thousand customers.
2011
January
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Chicago and Tokyo
We expand our server infrastructure for better redundancy.
March
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SSL certificate purchasing added
It becomes easy to buy a SSL certificate for your domain.
November
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ALIAS records
We launch a new record type called ALIAS, which provides a CNAME-like behavior for the apex domain.
2012
August
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Two-factor authentication added
We were one of the first DNS providers to offer this type of login security.
December
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40,000 domains
We manange the DNS of over 40,000 domains.
2013
December
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Migration to Anycast
We migrated all our customers to the new Anycast network, providing 5 points of presence.
2014
March
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Support for new GTLDs
We add DNS hosting support for all the new TLDS.
September
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SHA-2 certificates
All newly purchased certificates are now using the SHA-256, one of the algorithms in the SHA-2 set of hashing algorithms.
2015
January
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Secondary DNS
We provide zone replication to other DNS providers
July
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Launch of How DNS Works
The web comic becomes an instant success with over 100k readers in its first month.
2016
March
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APIv2 Beta
The new version of the DNSimple APIv2 is now available in Public Beta.
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Webhooks
You can now track events, improve your integrations, and streamline your domain management.
November
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SSL Automation
SSL Automation via our Let's Encrypt integration launches in beta.
December
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API v2 General Availability
The new version of the DNSimple APIv2 is now available for everyone.
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Launch of DNStudy
A place where we share our favorite learning resources.
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Activity Tracking
Providing a full audit history for a specific domain or for an account as a whole.
2017
January
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CAA DNS records
Allowing domain owners to declare which certificate authorities are allowed to issue a certificate for a domain.
2018
July
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Sydney
We expand into Australia with the addition of a Sydney datacenter.
August
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Launch of How HTTPS works
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.
2019
January
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Let's Encrypt SSL Wildcard certificates
Wildcard certificates allow you to secure an unlimited number of names belonging to a single subdomain level.
February
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CDS/CDNSKEY Support
Automate DNSSEC key rotation directly through DNS with CDS and CDNSKEY records.
March
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Two-Factor enforcement for accounts
Increase the security on your accounts by requiring all members to have Two-Factor enabled.
July
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HTTPS Redirector
Set up encrypted end-to-end HTTPS redirects without needing to use any external services to handle HTTPS traffic.
A small team that builds big things
Anthony Eden
Purveyor of Internet Duct Tape
I break things so Simone continues to have plenty to do. I occasionally have useful ideas, like building a domain and DNS provider that doesn't suck.
Anthony Eden
Purveyor of Internet Duct Tape
Simone Carletti
Underwater Programmer
Italian software developer, a PADI scuba instructor and a former professional sommelier. I make awesome code and troll Anthony for fun and profit.
Simone Carletti
Underwater Programmer
Javier Acero
Dangerous Dolphin
Programmer. Minimalist. Apple fanboy. Currently having fun at DNSimple. I love coffee and my cat.
Javier Acero
Dangerous Dolphin
Sebastian Hermida
CJO OMG UFO
Appreciates the finest things in life: clean code, good illustrations, and carrot juice.
Sebastian Hermida
CJO OMG UFO
Laetitia Eden
French
Le bonheur ne s'achète pas mais on peut acheter du fromage et c'est presque pareil!
Laetitia Eden
French
Amelia Aronsohn
DNSquirrel
Kaizen junkie, list enthusiast, automation obsessor, cycling fool, unrepentant otaku, all around busybody.
Amelia Aronsohn
DNSquirrel
Ole Michaelis
Full Stackoverflow Developer
Conference junkie, user groupie and boardgame geek also knows how to juggle. Oh, and software.
Ole Michaelis
Full Stackoverflow Developer
Santiago Traversa
Mate powered developer
I was born at an early age. V8 juice saved my life. Fútbol (soccer) passionate
Santiago Traversa
Mate powered developer
Sarah Caminiti
Happiness Guru
Lover of alpacas and my pups. I also really enjoy sour cream and a good dad joke.
Sarah Caminiti
Happiness Guru
Stephen Nelson
Card Magician / Ops Engineer
Driven by concepts, ideas, logic and reason. Enjoys creating music, learning, technology and traveling.
Stephen Nelson
Card Magician / Ops Engineer
Our 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.
We Open Source
We authored and maintain over 25 public repositories: our API, Chef cookbooks, Erlang DNS libraries, and support documentation are all open for you to see.
Got questions? Need some help?
You can reach us any time. Use our contact page or email us at support@dnsimple.com
We think comics are pretty great
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