Feature Announcement

Introducing Scheduled DNS Changes

We're excited to announce scheduled DNS changes - a powerful new feature that lets you plan and automate DNS record modifications for future execution. Say goodbye to late-night maintenance windows and manual DNS updates.

The Problem

If you've ever had to wake up at 2 AM to update DNS records during a maintenance window, or coordinated a complex deployment that required precise DNS timing, you know the pain. Manual DNS updates during off-hours are:

  • Inconvenient. Maintenance windows often happen during off-hours, requiring someone to be awake and available.
  • Error-prone. Making critical DNS changes while tired increases the risk of mistakes that could cause downtime.
  • Difficult to coordinate. Multi-timezone teams struggle to find a common time, and coordinating DNS changes with deployments adds complexity.

The Solution

Scheduled DNS changes solve these problems by allowing you to plan your DNS modifications days or weeks in advance. AnchorDNS will automatically execute your changes at the exact time you specify - no manual intervention required.

How It Works

1. Schedule Your Changes

From your DNS records page, simply click "Schedule Delete" next to any record you want to modify or remove. Choose your operation type (create, update, or delete), select the execution date and time, and confirm.

2. Automatic Execution

When your scheduled time arrives, AnchorDNS automatically processes your change. Our system runs every minute, ensuring your DNS modifications happen precisely when you need them.

3. Email Notifications

You'll receive an email notification confirming successful execution, or if there were any issues, you'll get detailed error information so you can take action if needed.

Use Cases

Scheduled DNS changes are perfect for:

  • Planned maintenance windows - Schedule DNS updates during low-traffic periods without staying up late
  • Coordinated deployments - Align DNS changes with application deployments for seamless cutover
  • Time-sensitive updates - Schedule changes days in advance for precise execution timing
  • Multi-timezone teams - Schedule changes during your business hours that execute during off-hours elsewhere
  • Temporary records - Schedule both creation and automatic deletion for testing or event-based records

Example: Coordinated Deployment

Let's say you're launching a new version of your application on Saturday at 3 AM UTC. Your deployment process includes:

  1. Deploy new infrastructure (Friday evening)
  2. Test the new environment (Friday evening)
  3. Update DNS to point to new infrastructure (Saturday 3 AM UTC)

Instead of setting an alarm for 3 AM, you can schedule the DNS change on Friday evening after testing completes. AnchorDNS will automatically update your DNS at exactly 3 AM UTC while you sleep, and you'll receive an email confirmation when it's done.

Key Features

  • All operations supported - Create, update, and delete DNS records on a schedule
  • Email notifications - Get confirmation when changes execute successfully or fail
  • Cancellation support - Cancel pending scheduled changes before they execute
  • Complete history - View all scheduled changes (pending, executed, failed, cancelled)

Available Now

Scheduled DNS changes are available now to all AnchorDNS users at no additional cost. This feature is included in your standard $5 per domain per month subscription.

For detailed information on using scheduled DNS changes, including best practices, check out our complete documentation.

Get Started

Ready to automate your DNS changes? Log in to your AnchorDNS dashboard and start scheduling today.

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