Importing zone files

As an alternative to adding individual zones manually, you have the option to import zone files from your existing/previous DNS provider.

To import a zone file:

1. Download the zone file from your existing DNS provider.
   
   Note: Refer to this Wikipedia article to understand common and accepted zone file types.
   
   
2. In the NS1 portal, click Zones in the main navigation.
   
   
3. Click Add Zone.
   
   
4. Under Zone Settings, select the radio button next to Zone file import, and click Browse Files.
   
   
5. Navigate to and select the zone file , and click Open.
   
   
6. Click Save Zone. The new zone appears in the list with all associated records automatically created for you.
   
   Note: Zone files only capture static DNS records, so you'll need to configure Filter Chains for any dynamic and intelligent records manually.