Free DNS
Practical reasons why DNS is essential for website owners
Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)
The northern wheatear is a remarkably tough species. They travel on average 30.000km each year from their winter habitat to the summer breeding grounds. They have a striking appearance, a white tail with sharp black details and even though they only weigh around 25g they protect their nests with unmatched ferocity.
Illustration by Fífa Jónsdóttir
Free DNS Service
We provide a free DNS service that lets you manage domain records through our simple web interface. This service works with domains registered anywhere, not just those registered through 1984.
What is DNS?
DNS (Domain Name System) translates human-readable domain names like “example.com” into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other. We maintain DNS servers that respond to queries about your domain and direct visitors to the correct location.
Mother-of-Thyme (Thymus praecox)
The mother-of-thyme or creeping thyme grows close to the ground. The striking pink flowers grow in round bundles along thin stalks, ‘creeping’ along rocks and moors. The flowers and the leaves are remarkably fragrant and make excellent tea.
Illustration by Fífa Jónsdóttir
Features of our DNS service
- Full management of A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and other record types
- Unlimited number of records per domain
- Secondary DNS with AXFR zone transfers
- Anycast DNS network for reliability and speed
- Web interface and API access
- IPv6 support
Alpine lady's-mantle (Alchemilla alpina)
The alpine lady’s-mantle is a flowering plant that that has easily identifiable leaves. They are green with a silver underside, and each section of the leaves have a white outline. The flowers of the plant are miniscule, loosely grouped together sticking out from the foliage.
Illustration by Fífa Jónsdóttir
Why host DNS with us?
We built this service because we believe in an open internet where basic infrastructure is accessible to everyone. Our DNS service:
- Runs on our infrastructure
- Operates under Icelandic jurisdiction, which has strong privacy laws
- Uses the same reliable systems that power our paid hosting services
- Has no hidden costs or upgrade requirements
Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus)
The Eurasian oystercatcher is a bold and independent bird. It is easily identifiable with its red beak and black-and-white pattern. It‘s an expert at opening clams, incurring jealousy from other waders. It takes great care of its young, teaching them the best tips and tricks to catch the best meal.
Illustration by Fífa Jónsdóttir
Technical details
We have historical uptime of 99.999999% for the past 18 years. We use industry-standard software that we keep updated and patched. Response times average under 30ms within Europe.
Cushion-plant (Diapensia lapponica)
The pincushion plant usually forms a small cluster of evergreen petals that peak out of the snow in winter. The delicate white flowers sit on rusty red stems and as a true mountain plant, it thrives in cold and misty climates.
Illustration by Fífa Jónsdóttir
How to set up DNS with us
- Create an account if you don’t already have one
- Add your domain in our control panel
- Set up your DNS records
- Update your domain’s nameservers at your registrar to:
- ns2.1984hosting.com.
- ns0.1984.is.
- ns1.1984.is.
- ns1.1984hosting.com.
- ns2.1984.is.
Changes typically propagate within minutes, though complete global propagation can take up to 48 hours depending on TTL settings.
Raven (Corvus corax)
The raven is the master of the winter sky and a bird of legends. The black feathers gleam with blue accents as they glide over the snowy hills. In the autumn months, many gather for the so-called Council of Ravens. With stoicism and wit, the raven lords over the vast landscape, monitoring its territory for every movement.
Illustration by Fífa Jónsdóttir
Privacy considerations
We don’t log DNS queries beyond what’s necessary for technical operation and abuse prevention. Unlike some free DNS providers, we don’t analyze query patterns for marketing purposes or sell this data to third parties.
Free DNS features
If you have questions about setting up DNS records or transferring from another provider, contact our support team.
Common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
The common ringed plover is a quick bird with a cheerful whistle. They dart along the ocean waves, plucking their meals from the sand like little bandits with black masks. They build their nests among the seashells and the young quickly learn how to fend for themselves even though they look like fragile little cotton balls.
Illustration by Fífa Jónsdóttir
| FreeDNS Features | |
|---|---|
| Currently Available | |
| A records Maps a domain name to an IPv4 address (e.g., example.com to 93.184.216.34) | ✓ |
| AAAA records Maps a domain name to an IPv6 address (e.g., example.com to 2606:2800:220:1:248:1893:25c8:1946) | ✓ |
| CAA records Specifies which Certificate Authorities are allowed to issue certificates for a domain | ✓ |
| CNAME records Creates an alias from one domain name to another (e.g., www.example.com to example.com) | ✓ |
| MX records Specifies mail servers responsible for accepting email for a domain | ✓ |
| SRV records Defines the location of servers for specific services (e.g., SIP, XMPP) | ✓ |
| TXT records Stores text information associated with a domain, often used for verification purposes | ✓ |
| SSHFP records Stores SSH public key fingerprints for a host, allowing secure verification | ✓ |
| DNSSEC DNS Security Extensions - adds cryptographic signatures to DNS records to prevent spoofing | ✓ |
| TLSA records Associates a TLS/SSL certificate with a domain name for additional security | ✓ |
| Web redirects | ✓ |
| Dynamic DNS Allows automatic updates of DNS records when your IP address changes | ✓ |
| On the Forever Growing Todo List | |
| PTR/Reverse Zones Maps IP addresses back to domain names, the opposite of A/AAAA records | Planned |
| API for Let's Encrypt authentication Automated API integration with Let's Encrypt for certificate issuance and renewal | Wanted/Desired |
Need help?
If you have questions about setting up DNS records or transferring from another provider, contact our support team.
European golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria)
The golden plover is known as the harbinger of spring. Its gold-speckled plumage and striking black features have been an inspiration to poets and writers through the years. Each year it brings its haunting call to the moor, signaling the end of the cold winter months, bringing the hope of the rising sun.