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Export Zone File

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You can export your domain’s records into a zone file in standard BIND format. Use it to copy the records to another DNS provider, or keep it as a backup. To import records from a zone file, see Import Zone File.

Note

DNSimple-specific records that are not standard DNS types (ALIAS, POOL, and URL) are included as comments (lines starting with ;), so other DNS servers ignore them. Recreate them with your new provider’s equivalent features.

To export your domain’s records to a zone file
  1. If you have more than one account, select the relevant one from the account switcher at the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. On the header, click the tab.
  3. Locate the relevant domain, and click on the name to access the domain page.
  4. Click the tab.
  5. In the card, click . The zone file opens as plain text in your browser, where you can save it. Zones card with an arrow pointing to Export

You can also click in the record editor, then select .

Have more questions?

If you have additional questions or need any assistance with your DNS records, just contact support, and we will be happy to help. You can also read more about DNS hosting at DNSimple.