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DNS & SSL Automation

Manage DNS zones, configure custom domains, and enable automatic Let's Encrypt SSL certificates with auto-renewal.

1.Add DNS Zones

Manage your domains and DNS records in Oxaploy.

  1. Navigate to DNS in dashboard
  2. Click Add Zone
  3. Enter domain name (e.g., example.com)
  4. Oxaploy provides nameservers (e.g., ns1.oxaploy.com, ns2.oxaploy.com)
  5. Update nameservers at your domain registrar
  6. DNS propagation: 5-60 minutes typically

2.Configure Custom Domains

Map custom domains to your applications.

  1. In app settings, go to Domains tab
  2. Click Add Domain
  3. Enter domain or subdomain (e.g., app.example.com)
  4. Oxaploy creates CNAME record automatically
  5. For apex domains: use ALIAS/ANAME record pointing to Oxaploy
  6. Wildcard domains supported: *.example.com

3.Automatic SSL Provisioning

Let's Encrypt certificates issued and renewed automatically.

  1. SSL enabled automatically when domain added
  2. Let's Encrypt certificate requested via ACME challenge
  3. HTTP-01 or DNS-01 challenge based on DNS provider
  4. Certificate issued within minutes
  5. Auto-renewal 30 days before expiry
  6. Force HTTPS: enabled by default, redirects HTTP → HTTPS

4.Certificate Renewal

Automatic certificate renewal before expiry.

  1. Renewal starts 30 days before certificate expiry
  2. ACME challenge re-validated automatically
  3. New certificate deployed seamlessly (no downtime)
  4. Monitor renewal status in SSL tab
  5. Manual renewal available if needed
  6. Notification sent if renewal fails