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Traffic Director

Process millions of queries each second to simplify content delivery with enterprise DNS network

Take complete control of your content delivery based on your business logic with fast and secure DNS Hosting

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5centsCDN DNS is the most cost-effective way to manage your domain names along with CDN. Enabling CDN is just one button away. Our SimpleDNS service provides a 100% uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA).

Our intelligent traffic management service makes it easy to implement a multi-CDN infrastructure that puts you in control of performance and cost. You can simply start with a strategy that directs traffic to the preferred CDN based on the country, state, or ASN (autonomous system number) of your users.

Providing a budget-friendly platform for content delivery that Is uninterrupted, swift, and secure.

5centsCDN offers a state-of-the-art content delivery network with affordable plans and unlimited useful features comprising modern server infrastructure utilized in data centers across the globe.

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How DNS Works

DNS is a phone book that maps computer names to IP addresses known to be the DNS records.

Your computer asks the DNS server on a local router to perform a DNS lookup.

Recursive DNS Query Type

DNS client reaches out to a server, upstream requests are made and the result is returned. time-to-live (TTL) value determines the duration of the results to be cached.

Iterative DNS Query Type

Without any upstream travel, the DNS server finds the answer itself. If not, a different DNS server is recommended. The process continues till the answer is found.

A refresher on DNS concepts

DNS Recursor

The server finds the cache and responds to the query. Internet Service Providers run the recursor.

DNS Root Server

It’s the base of an entire DNS infrastructure and acts as the authoritative name server such as “.com” and “.net”.

TLD Name Server

Almost just as important as the root server. This is the first one to respond and point the client towards the name server.

Authoritative Name Server

The final destination for any query where the data it receives in response from other name servers is cached.

Some powerful infra details about 5centsCDN DNS

Managed DNS

A Managed DNS Provider allows users to manage their DNS traffic by using a web-based control panel. 5centsCDN is a Managed DNS provider. With 34 Anycast Data Centers on 6 continents.

Cloud-based Infrastructure

We ensure that your stream is protected from external attacks. Ensure stability and foolproof security as we troubleshoot any issue within a very minimum resolution time.

DDoS Protected DNS

DDoS attacks are on the rise in both frequency and severity. DDoS Protection is a must-have feature for your DNS. We are providing both DDoS Protected DNS and GeoDNS into a single service.

Build-In CDN

DNS + CDN ecosystem for performance and security services tuned specifically for content delivery. Features such as Live, Video Streaming, and Website Acceleration to further enhance the delivery of content along with DNS.

EDNS-client-subnet support

Build your own CDN or Geolocation Load Balancing with a highly accurate geolocation service that makes the decisions on the reallocation of the visitor using Traffic Director. Tested and fully compatible with services like OpenDNS and Google Public DNS.

Professional Features and Tools

5centsCDN provides a large number of professional features and tools for Primary, Secondary, and Reverse DNS. We support all types of DNS records and settings you need. Additionally, we provide E-mail Forwarding, Web Forwarding, Dynamic DNS, Domain parking, HTTP REST API, DNS statistics, zone sharing, and much more.

Unique UI with extended control DNS management

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DISCOVERY CALL

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Have some questions before getting started?

Is the DNS server managed?

Yes, you can reach out to support anytime.

Does 5centsCDN provide domain registration services?

No.

Is the DNS secured against DDoS?

Yes, our DNS infrastructure is completely secured.

Can I enable CDN when using 5centsCDN DNS?

Yes, you can enable CDN for your Hostname with the click of a button.

Does 5centsCDN support EDNS0 (extension mechanisms for DNS)?

Yes, we do support EDNS for both SimpleDNS as well Traffic Director.

Is 5centsCDN a free DNS (domain nameserver) provider?

No, with SimpleDNS we charge $1 per domain, however, the first domain is on us.

Is there any limit on the number of domains that I can add to SimpleDNS?

No, 1st domains are free, consecutive domains are $1 per domain per month.

Where can I find my 5centsCDN name servers?

You can find the NS details in the control panel under the manage page of each domain.

Does 5centsCDN offer domain masking?

Yes.

How long does it take for a DNS change to push out?

It happens instantly.

Does 5centsCDN charge for or limit DNS queries?

SimpleDNS queries are unlimited. However, Traffic Director has flat pricing.

Does 5centsCDN limit the number of DNS records a domain can have?

No, there’s no limit. You can add X number of domains at $1/month per domain

What is the difference between SimpleDNS and traffic director?

SimpleDNS as a term defines performs simple DNS functions. Traffic Director enables DNS load balancing using geolocation, IP and ASN, and more.

How many points of presence (POPs) are in the 5centsCDN DNS Network?

SimpleDNS 34+ PoPs | Traffic Director 18+ PoPs

Can I use 5centsCDN DNS without changing my nameservers to 5centsCDN?

No, you will need to point to 5centsCDN if you chose us as your primary DNS.

Can subdomains be added directly to 5centsCDN?

Yes.

Does 5centsCDN support DNSSEC?

Yes, with a click of a button.

Do you provide DNS query reports?

Yes, total queries and queries per zones are provided.

Can I get a dedicated private pool?

No, we have custom DNS that work together.

How does DNS handle non-existent sub-domains?

SimpleDNS has unlimited queries. But from an infrastructure point of view, we do not answer.

On which record types can CDN be enabled?

A and CNAME records.

Does 5centsCDN support wildcard DNS entries?

Yes, A Wildcard Record can be added only for A (or AAAA), MX, TXT, CNAME, ALIAS, or Web Redirect.

What is the SLA for 5centsCDN DNS?

100% SLA.

Does 5centsCDN DNS support URL redirects?

Yes.

Can I protect my DNS zones against accidental deletion?

Restoring the deletion is possible.

Do 5centsCDN DNS name servers resolve over IPv6?

No, NS servers are in IPV4.

Can 5centsCDN A records resolve to IPV6?

Yes.

Do you provide API for DNS service?

Yes.

Do you provide Dynamic DNS?

Yes.

When does my statics reset?

At the end of the month.

Which DNS record types does 5centsCDN support?

A: The most fundamental type of DNS record: it indicates the IP address of a given domain.
AAAA: Used for finding the IP address of a computer connected to the internet from a name.
MX: Indicates how email messages should be routed in accordance with the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
CNAME: Maps an alias name to a true or canonical domain name.
TXT: Contains text information for sources outside of your domain.
SPF: Contains a list of all the IP addresses that are permitted to send an email on behalf of your domain.
NS: Tells the Internet where to go to find out a domain’s IP address.
SRV: Specifies a host and port for specific services such as voice over IP.
Web Redirect: Helps make a web page available under more than one URL address.
ALIAS: Points your domain name to a hostname instead of an IP address.
RP: Specifies the mailbox of the person responsible for a host
SSHFP: Identifies SSH keys that are associated with a hostname.
NAPTR: Used in the mapping of servers and user addresses in the Session Initiation Protocol.
CAA: Specifies which certificate authorities (CAs) are allowed to issue certificates.
TLSA: Helps store the fingerprint of a TLS/SSL certificate in the DNS of your domain.
DS: Used to secure delegations (DNSSEC)
CERT: Provides a space in the DNS for certificates and related certificate revocation lists

What is the default TTL for the various record types and can I change these values?

SimpleDNS starts from 1 min. | Traffic Director starts from 30 sec.

Can I associate multiple IP addresses with a single record?

Yes, using our Traffic Director.

Does 5centsCDN use an anycast network for DNS?

Yes.

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SimpleDNS

Manage multiple websites with high traffic load and high-redundancy needs. 5centsCDN offers advanced features such as DNS Failover, Anycast DNS Network, Secondary DNS, Reverse DNS, DNSSEC, and so much more.

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Anycast DNS

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SLA

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DNS queries

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What’s in it for you?

In-house cloud Infrastructure

A Managed DNS Provider allows users to manage their DNS traffic by using a web-based control panel. 5centsCDN is a Managed DNS provider. With 34 Anycast Data Centers on 6 continents.

Security enhancement

5centsCDN DNS ensures that any attempt to intrude and hack your server environment is thwarted before an entry into your network.

Faster Internet connections

Get ready to take the advantage of high connection speeds that set the foundation for better performance overall and are a key feature in some of these servers.

Managed DNS

We allow users to manage their DNS traffic effectively by using a web-based control panel with a performance, and overall ROI.

Budget-friendly

Enjoy some of the best features including DNS by 5centsCDN that are offered to valued users at an extremely low price without compromising on the quality of the services.

Exceptional 24/7 support

We take pleasure in helping you out with anything that you may need assistance with throughout the day.

DNSSEC

By adding an additional layer of security at every level, DNSSEC protects your users from on-path attacks that can spoof or hijack your DNS records.

TTL Management

Set TTL to 1 min. TTL management is one of the most practical and widely supported ways to cache dynamic content.

Records We Support

It’s the information about a domain including what IP address is associated with that domain and how to handle requests for it.

A: The most fundamental type of DNS record: it indicates the IP address of a given domain.
AAAA: Used for finding the IP address of a computer connected to the internet from a name.
MX: Indicates how email messages should be routed in accordance with the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
CNAME: Maps an alias name to a true or canonical domain name.
TXT: Contains text information for sources outside of your domain.
SPF: Contains a list of all the IP addresses that are permitted to send an email on behalf of your domain.
NS: Tells the Internet where to go to find out a domain’s IP address.
SRV: Specifies a host and port for specific services such as voice over IP.
Web Redirect: Helps make a web page available under more than one URL address.
ALIAS: Points your domain name to a hostname instead of an IP address.
RP: Specifies the mailbox of the person responsible for a host
SSHFP: Identifies SSH keys that are associated with a hostname.
NAPTR: Used in the mapping of servers and user addresses in the Session Initiation Protocol.
CAA: Specifies which certificate authorities (CAs) are allowed to issue certificates.
TLSA: Helps store the fingerprint of a TLS/SSL certificate in the DNS of your domain.
DS: Used to secure delegations (DNSSEC)
CERT: Provides a space in the DNS for certificates and related certificate revocation lists
OPENPGPKEY: OpenPGP public keys are used to encrypt or sign email messages and files.
HINFO: The HINFO record allows you to define the hardware type and Operating System (OS) in use for a host.
LOC: LOC records allow you to specify a physical location for a domain name.
SMIMEA: SMIMEA messages often contain a certificate (some messages contain more than one certificate).
DNAME: The DNAME record provides redirection from a part of the DNS name tree to another part of the DNS name tree.

Everything Unlimited

We don’t believe in setting limits to the best quality advanced features.

DNS statistics

Monitor and track your internet usage with real-time data reporting and keep a check on your DNS.

API

Automate the configuration of email records, web hosting, and other services related to your domain.

Simple Pricing

Domains
$1.00/month per domain

Queries
Unlimited queries/month

First 1K records are FREE and each additional 1K costs $2.50/month

Simple Pricing

Domains

$1.00/month per domain

Health Check/DNS Failover

$1.00/month per resource

Queries

Unlimited queries/month

First 1K records are FREE and each additional 1K costs $2.50/month

Domains

Health Check/DNS Failover

DNS Failover

Unlimited Queries per month

1k Records included

Add-On Records

We’re Here To Support You

Don’t sweat over disrupted services, our skilled and highly dedicated team is at your service 24/7.

24/7 Live Support

Don’t sweat if you can’t figure something out regarding our features or services. Our dedicated and highly professional support team is ready to help you at all times.

Social Media Channels

Join us on our highly interactive and informative social channels for constant updates where we engage in productive conversations about all aspects of content delivery.

Slack Channel

Communication is the key! Stay in touch with our team through an active slack channel, in case you need help with anything regarding our services or features.

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Need a reliable, cost effective DNS to manage your domain names?

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Sales & Client solutions team typically responds within 1 business day.

DISCOVERY CALL

We’d love to learn more about you!👂 In this short call, we’ll figure out your business needs and see if our product is right for you.

Schedule Now

Have some questions before getting started?

Do I get free domains with monthly plan?

Yes, monthly plan includes 1 free domain.

What are 5centsCDN DNS limitations on the number of requests?

No, SimpleDNS requests are unlimited.

What kind of information does DNS statistics contain?

The DNS statistics provide information on the number of requests our DNS servers receive for your domain.

Do you offer dynamic DNS and how to use it?

On every A & AAAA record, you will see an icon with two arrows. On clicking them, you will see the Dynamic URL for this record. Every time you open this URL the record will be changed to the IP address of the computer the URL is opened from. On this window, there will be options to open this URL with wget, php & perl scripts automatically.

Is it possible to forward mail to multiple recipients?

Yes, it’s possible. Just add two or more mail forwards for the same mailbox pointed to different recipients.

Some of my mails sent to Gmail accounts are blocked by Gmail and some are not. What should I do?

Google recommends creating an SPF/TXT record pointing to “v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all”.

Do you support DNSSEC?

Yes, we support it.

What is ALIAS record?

ALIAS is an internal record type for our system, which needs to be pointed to a hostname, it works like the CNAME record, but can be created for the root domain as well.

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Traffic Director

Optimize your domains with effective strategy

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What’s in it for you?

Anycast Network

By continuous improvement to our network, the team at 5centsCDN offers a network addressing and routing methodology that has multiple routing paths using a single destination address.

Point & Click Traffic Management

With the help of exceptional DNS domain proficiency, maximal system scalability, and round-the-clock client support, 5centsCDN ensures advanced traffic management solutions.

Cloud-Based

Traffic Director is delivered as a SaaS solution where we control every aspect of your DNS load balancing to save you the trouble of buying hardware, installing software, or hiring more IT engineers.

High Availability

We make sure that your website content and applications are available 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure customer satisfaction while providing a high-caliber, A-Grade user experience throughout.

Country Based Routing

With the help of a powerful set of tools and a modern technological network framework, we manage and segment your traffic based on your users’ location or network.

ASN Based Routing

Manage your content delivery using a group of networks with a single routing policy that restricts the answers where the Autonomous System (AS) of requester IP matches the list.

Security features to ensure your network is safe

Traffic Alert

The system notifies when the traffic fluctuates.

Stats & analytics

Stay vigilant with real-time reporting

Filtering

Have full control over your traffic

Account security

Multi-layer security to protect entry points

Straightforward Pricing

Domains

$2.00/month per domain

Health Check

$1.00/month per resource

Queries

$5.00/month per million

First 1K records are FREE and each additional 1K costs $2.50/month

Domains

Health Check

Queries

1k Records included

Add-On Records

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Need a reliable, cost effective DNS to manage your domain names?

5centsCDN for intelligent traffic management service

Sales & Client solutions team typically responds within 1 business day.

DISCOVERY CALL

We’d love to learn more about you!👂 In this short call, we’ll figure out your business needs and see if our product is right for you.

Schedule Now

Have some questions before getting started?

Do I get free domains with monthly plan?

Yes, Monthly plan include 1 free domain. Add-on domains can be added at a cost of $1 per domain per month

Are the queries unlimited?

No, a million queries cost you $5 flat per month.

Does 5centsCDN limit the number of DNS records a domain can have?

No, 1st 1000 records are included and add-on records can be purchased at $ 2.5 per 1k records per month!

Does 5centsCDN traffic director support Weighted Round Robin (WRR)?

Yes

What is the price per month for the traffic director routing feature?

You can start as low as 8 USD per month, which will include 1 x domain, 1 x health check and 1 million queries!

Does 5centsCDN traffic director offer Geo loadbalcing DNS feature?

Yes, you can route traffic based on countries

Does the traffic director support multiple values in response to DNS queries?

Yes

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Introducing Delivery Acceleration Plus ›

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Why 5centsCDN

Providing a budget-friendly platform for content delivery that Is uninterrupted, swift, and secure.

How DNS Works

Recursive DNS Query Type

Iterative DNS Query Type

A refresher on DNS concepts

DNS Recursor

DNS Root Server

TLD Name Server

Authoritative Name Server

Some powerful infra details about 5centsCDN DNS

Managed DNS

Cloud-based Infrastructure

DDoS Protected DNS

Build-In CDN

EDNS-client-subnet support

Professional Features and Tools

Unique UI with extended control DNS management

Join The Hundreds Of Thousands of Happy Subscribers. See What They're Saying

Need a reliable, cost effective DNS to manage your domain names?

DISCOVERY CALL

Have some questions before getting started?

Get Started With Seamless Encoding

SimpleDNS

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100%

Unlimited

What’s in it for you?

In-house cloud Infrastructure

Security enhancement

Faster Internet connections

Managed DNS

Budget-friendly

Exceptional 24/7 support

DNSSEC

TTL Management

Records We Support

Everything Unlimited

DNS statistics

API

Simple Pricing

Domains $1.00/month per domain

Queries Unlimited queries/month

First 1K records are FREE and each additional 1K costs $2.50/month

Simple Pricing

Domains

$1.00/month per domain

Health Check/DNS Failover

$1.00/month per resource

Queries

Unlimited queries/month

First 1K records are FREE and each additional 1K costs $2.50/month

Domains

Health Check/DNS Failover

DNS Failover

Unlimited Queries per month

1k Records included

Add-On Records

We’re Here To Support You

24/7 Live Support

Social Media Channels

Slack Channel

Join The Hundreds Of Thousands of Happy Subscribers. See What They're Saying

Need a reliable, cost effective DNS to manage your domain names?

DISCOVERY CALL

Have some questions before getting started?

Get Started With Seamless Encoding

Traffic Director

What’s in it for you?

Anycast Network

Point & Click Traffic Management

Cloud-Based

High Availability

Country Based Routing

ASN Based Routing

Security features to ensure your network is safe

Traffic Alert

Domains
$1.00/month per domain

Queries
Unlimited queries/month