Getting Started with AnchorDNS

Follow this guide to set up your account and start managing DNS records in minutes.

1

Create Your Account

Start by creating an account at https://dashboard.anchordns.io/register. You'll need:

  • A valid email address
  • A secure password
  • Your name

Once registered, verify your email address to activate your account.

2

Create a Workspace

Workspaces help you organize domains by project, client, or team. Your first workspace is created automatically when you sign up, but you can create additional workspaces:

  1. Navigate to the workspaces page
  2. Click "Create Workspace"
  3. Enter a name and optional description
  4. Click "Create" to finish
3

Set Up Billing

Before you can add domains, set up billing:

  1. Navigate to the Billing section
  2. Click "Add Payment Method"
  3. Enter your credit card details
  4. Review the subscription ($5 per domain per month)
  5. Confirm to activate billing

Your subscription quantity automatically adjusts as you add or remove domains.

4

Add Your First Domain

With billing set up, you can now add domains to your workspace:

  1. Select your workspace from the workspace selector
  2. Navigate to the Domains section
  3. Click "Add Domain"
  4. Enter your domain name (e.g., example.com)
  5. Click "Add Domain"

Note: Each domain costs $5 per month, and your subscription quantity updates automatically.

5

Manage DNS Records

With your domain added, you can now create and manage DNS records:

  1. Click on your domain to view its DNS records
  2. Click "Add Record" to create a new DNS record
  3. Select the record type (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.)
  4. Fill in the required fields (name, value, TTL)
  5. Click "Create" to save the record

Supported record types:

  • A - IPv4 address
  • AAAA - IPv6 address
  • CNAME - Canonical name
  • MX - Mail exchange
  • TXT - Text records
  • NS - Name server
  • SRV - Service records
6

Invite Team Members

Collaborate with your team by inviting members to your workspace:

  1. Navigate to your workspace settings
  2. Go to the "Members" section
  3. Click "Invite Member"
  4. Enter their email address
  5. Select their role (Owner, Admin, or Member)
  6. Send the invitation

Role permissions:

  • Owner - Full access including billing and workspace deletion
  • Admin - Can manage domains, DNS records, and team members
  • Member - Can view and edit DNS records

Next Steps

Now that you're set up, explore these advanced features:

  • Configure secure automatic frontend proxies (anchor points) for enhanced security
  • Review the audit log to track all DNS changes
  • Integrate with the AnchorDNS API for automation
  • Set up support tickets for any questions or issues