# DNS Provider

URL: https://developers.cloud66.com/v3/models/dns-provider/

Represents a DNS provider configuration used for managing domain names and DNS records in Cloud66 stacks. DNS providers enable automatic DNS management for applications and services deployed on the platform.

<Model>
<ModelProperty name="uuid" type="string">
Unique identifier for the DNS provider configuration.
</ModelProperty>

<ModelProperty name="type" type="string">
DNS provider type (e.g., "cloudflare", "route53", "digitalocean", etc.).
</ModelProperty>

<ModelProperty name="key" type="string">
DNS provider key or identifier used for API authentication.
</ModelProperty>

<ModelProperty name="display_name" type="string">
Human-readable display name for the DNS provider configuration.
</ModelProperty>

<ModelProperty name="created_at" type="string">
ISO 8601 formatted timestamp indicating when the DNS provider was configured.
</ModelProperty>

<ModelProperty name="updated_at" type="string">
ISO 8601 formatted timestamp indicating when the DNS provider configuration was last updated.
</ModelProperty>
</Model>

## Supported DNS Providers

Cloud66 supports integration with various DNS providers:

- **Cloudflare** - Full DNS management with CDN capabilities
- **Amazon Route 53** - AWS-integrated DNS service
- **DigitalOcean DNS** - DigitalOcean's managed DNS service
- **Google Cloud DNS** - Google Cloud Platform DNS service
- **Azure DNS** - Microsoft Azure DNS service
- **Other providers** - Various additional DNS service providers

## DNS Management Features

DNS providers enable:
- **Automatic DNS Records** - Automatic creation of A, CNAME, and other DNS records
- **SSL Certificate Integration** - DNS validation for SSL certificates
- **Load Balancer Integration** - DNS records pointing to load balancers
- **Failover Support** - DNS-based failover and health checking
- **Geographic Routing** - Location-based DNS responses

## Configuration Requirements

Each DNS provider requires specific configuration:
- **API Credentials** - Authentication tokens or API keys
- **Domain Access** - Permissions to manage DNS records for specific domains
- **Provider-Specific Settings** - Configuration options specific to each DNS service

## Use Cases

- **Domain Management** - Centralized DNS record management for applications
- **SSL Automation** - Automated SSL certificate provisioning with DNS validation
- **Multi-Region Deployments** - DNS routing for globally distributed applications
- **Development Environments** - Dynamic DNS records for staging and testing environments

**Related models:** Stack, Service

## Example

```json
{
  "uuid": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "type": "cloudflare",
  "key": "cf-api-key-abcdef123456",
  "display_name": "Cloudflare - Production Domain",
  "created_at": "2023-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2024-01-10T15:22:00Z"
}
```