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# DigitalOcean

> Connect a Stackryze Domain to DigitalOcean DNS in six steps.

Use DigitalOcean DNS as the DNS provider for your Stackryze Domain.

## Why DigitalOcean DNS?

* **Free DNS hosting** — included with any DigitalOcean account.
* **Simple interface** — easy-to-use control panel.
* **Reliable infrastructure** — built on DigitalOcean's global network.
* **Fast propagation** — quick DNS updates.
* **API access** — automate DNS management.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin:

* ✅ A registered Stackryze Domain on [domain.stackryze.com](https://domain.stackryze.com/).
* ✅ A DigitalOcean account — [sign up here](https://www.digitalocean.com/).

<Tip>
  Haven't registered your subdomain yet? See [Getting started](/docs/guides/domains/getting-started).
</Tip>

## Step 1 — Sign in to DigitalOcean

1. Sign in to the [DigitalOcean dashboard](https://cloud.digitalocean.com/).
2. Open **Networking** in the left sidebar.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/suraj-fa1b14a4/docs/domains/media/digitalocean/digitalocean_step_1.png" alt="DigitalOcean dashboard with Networking highlighted in the sidebar" />

## Step 2 — Open the Domains tab

1. Click **Domains**.
2. If this is your first time, add a payment method to continue.
3. Click **Add a domain**.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/suraj-fa1b14a4/docs/domains/media/digitalocean/digitalocean_step_2.png" alt="DigitalOcean Networking Domains tab with Add a domain button" />

## Step 3 — Add your domain

1. In the domain field, enter your **full subdomain** (for example `yourname.indevs.in` — or whichever of the four Stackryze namespaces you registered under).
2. Click **Add Domain**.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/suraj-fa1b14a4/docs/domains/media/digitalocean/digitalocean_step_3.png" alt="DigitalOcean Add a domain dialog with subdomain field" />

<Warning>
  Enter your complete subdomain from Stackryze Domains (`myproject.indevs.in`), not just the base domain.
</Warning>

## Step 4 — Copy the DigitalOcean nameservers

After adding the domain, DigitalOcean shows your nameservers:

1. You'll see three nameservers:

   ```text theme={null}
   ns1.digitalocean.com
   ns2.digitalocean.com
   ns3.digitalocean.com
   ```
2. Copy all three — you'll need them in the next step.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/suraj-fa1b14a4/docs/domains/media/digitalocean/digitalocean_step_4.png" alt="DigitalOcean domain record listing showing NS records" />

<Note>
  DigitalOcean uses the same nameservers for every domain. Always copy the values shown in your dashboard.
</Note>

## Step 5 — Update nameservers in Stackryze Domains

1. Open [domain.stackryze.com](https://domain.stackryze.com/).
2. Go to **My Domains**.
3. Click your domain.
4. In **DNS Configuration**, click **Edit**.
5. Replace the nameservers with your DigitalOcean ones.
6. Click **Save**.

See [Managing domains → Updating nameservers](/docs/guides/domains/managing-domains#updating-nameservers) for the full walkthrough.

<Note>
  DNS changes propagate within 24–48 hours globally.
</Note>

## Step 6 — Create an A record

Add your DNS records in DigitalOcean:

1. Open your domain's DNS management page.
2. Click **Create a record**.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/suraj-fa1b14a4/docs/domains/media/digitalocean/digitalocean_step_6.1.png" alt="DigitalOcean domain management page with Create a record highlighted" />

3. Select **A** as the record type.
4. Fill in the form:
   * **Hostname:** `@` (for the root domain) or your subdomain name.
   * **Will direct to:** your server's IP address (for example `192.0.2.1`).
   * **TTL:** `3600` (one hour), or your preferred value.
5. Click **Create Record**.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/suraj-fa1b14a4/docs/domains/media/digitalocean/digitalocean_step_6.2.png" alt="DigitalOcean Create a record dialog filled with A record values" />

That's it — all steps are complete.

<Tip>
  **Common record types:**

  * **A** — points to an IPv4 address.
  * **CNAME** — points to another domain (for example GitHub Pages).
  * **AAAA** — points to an IPv6 address.
  * **MX** — for email routing.
</Tip>

## SSL configuration

DigitalOcean DNS provides DNS only — SSL certificates must be managed by your hosting provider.

**For common hosting platforms:**

* **Vercel / Netlify** — automatic SSL provisioning.
* **GitHub Pages** — automatic SSL after DNS verification.
* **DigitalOcean App Platform** — free automatic SSL.
* **Custom server** — use Let's Encrypt or a commercial certificate.

<Tip>
  Most modern hosting platforms provide free automatic SSL once DNS is configured.
</Tip>

## Common issues

### Domain not added

* Confirm you entered the complete subdomain.
* Confirm you have an active DigitalOcean account.
* Confirm the subdomain format is correct.
* Refresh the page and retry.

### DNS not resolving

* Confirm nameservers are correct in the Stackryze Domains dashboard.
* Wait 10–30 minutes for propagation.
* Check DNS records in DigitalOcean.
* Verify with [DNS Checker](https://dnschecker.org/).
* Confirm all three nameservers are entered.

### Records not updating

* Check the TTL value — changes may be cached.
* Verify record syntax is correct.
* Confirm there are no conflicting records.
* Wait for the TTL period to expire before expecting changes.

### Domain not working after setup

* Confirm nameservers in the Stackryze Domains dashboard match DigitalOcean.
* Check DNS records in DigitalOcean.
* Clear browser and DNS cache.
* Wait up to 48 hours for full propagation.

## Advanced features

* **API access** — manage DNS programmatically.
* **IPv6 support** — full AAAA support.
* **CAA records** — Certificate Authority Authorization.
* **SRV records** — service records.
* **Bulk operations** — manage multiple records efficiently.

## Resources

* [DigitalOcean DNS documentation](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/networking/dns/)
* [DigitalOcean API reference](https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/api-reference/#tag/Domains)
* [DNS propagation checker](https://dnschecker.org/)

## Need help?

* [Discord community](https://discord.gg/wr7s97cfM7)
* [Email support](mailto:support@stackryze.com)