Global Anycast
Speed, squared.
StackPath DNS is powered by a worldwide Anycast network built within the same advanced network infrastructure as all services in our platform. Our customized network and computing hardware in every PoP can service any DNS request or record change at lightning speeds. End users get exceptionally low query latency. You get nearly instantaneous DNS record management changes, ideal for faster migrations, scalability, and failover actions.
- Fast resolution
DNS data is held and served right at the cloud’s edge. - Smart routing
DNS traffic is automatically routed to the most optimal DNS server, based on geographic proximity or network conditions - Near real-time propagation
All DNS updates pushed worldwide in seconds
High Performance
Dependability is our domain.
Available. Reliable. Scalable. StackPath DNS is designed for the most demanding applications and the organizations that love them. It leverages the strength and design of our network infrastructure to deliver the highest performance and minimize operational challenges as well as business risk.
- Redundancy and optimization
With queries serviced by every PoP, there is no single point of failure and an infinite number of routing options - Automated scaling
Smart capacity and performance scaling, worldwide, deftly reacts to query spikes without human intervention (yours or ours) - Built-in load balancing and failover
Intelligent traffic management and seamless handoffs minimizes, if not eliminates, DNS bottlenecks and downtime - Guaranteed uptime
As with all StackPath services, our DNS comes with a 100% uptime for organizations of any size
Built-in Security
We put more D in DNS.
StackPath DNS puts our entire secure platform between your properties and every name query. Platform-wide protections including DDoS, 2FA, and more—all with no additional charges—provide DNS that’s as safe as it is speedy.
- DDoS Protection
Platform-wide DDoS keeps all StackPath services secure and - DNSSEC (coming soon)
A higher order of authentication protects against forged or altered DNS data, commonly used for DNS cache poisoning
Advanced Analytics
DNS, meet RTI (coming soon)
StackPath DNS doesn’t just answer end users’ queries. It answers yours, too. With our advanced analytics engines, our DNS provides invaluable data and details on your DNS traffic. Filter and customize your reports and charts to see the information you want, the way you want it.
- Location-based DNS analytics
- Queries per Record Type
- Queries per Record