Quick summary
- Term
- Managed DNS
- Plain-English definition
- Managed DNS is a DNS service operated by a provider on behalf of domain owners.
- Technical definition
- Managed DNS is a DNS service operated by a provider on behalf of domain owners.
- Commonly confused with
- Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
- Related terms
- DNS Provider, Nameserver, Anycast DNS
Definition
Managed DNS is a DNS service operated by a provider on behalf of domain owners.
Why it matters
Managed DNS can provide a simpler interface, better resilience, and support for advanced records.