Find the
PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials plan
that matches your needs
All plans include
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Email support during business hours for Authoritative Server and ZoneControl
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Graphical, web-based interface for efficient domain administration
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One-click DNSSEC support
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Version and history management
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Permission management
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I need more than 24 cores?
PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials is designed as a standardized solution for small to medium-sized installations. If you require licenses and support for more than 24 cores, please get in touch with us to discuss customized options.
Can I also purchase Cloud Control or other PowerDNS products?
Cloud Control and other PowerDNS products are not currently included in the PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials offering. If you would like to add additional products to your solution, please contact us and we will work with you to find a suitable option.
What payment methods are available?
You can pay by credit card during the checkout process. Please note that purchase orders are not supported for PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials. However, you can manually add a purchase order of your choice to the invoice during the purchasing process.
How do I access the software?
Once your payment has been processed, you will receive access to the PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials software for installation. You will be provided with links to the PowerDNS Authoritative Server source code, a ZoneControl repository, as well as installation and configuration guides.
What support is available during implementation?
You will have access to detailed self-service installation guides, including best practice configurations. In addition, you can contact PowerDNS support via email if you encounter any issues. Our engineers are available during business hours and will respond according to SLAs based on severity levels.
How do I contact support?
If you need to contact our support team, please follow these instructions. After your payment has been confirmed, you will receive your license key and customer ID by email – these are required to contact support. Please reach out to us if you have not received these details or cannot locate them.
How does billing work?
PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials is offered as a one-year subscription, paid upfront. Payment can be made by credit card or direct debit. You will receive your invoice via email. Unless canceled, your subscription will automatically renew for another year.
How are the cores that limit the packages defined?
The limit of 8, 16, or 24 cores refers to the total number of cores used by the operating system running our software. You may install as many instances of the Authoritative Server and ZoneControl as you like, provided that the operating system hosting them does not exceed the respective limit of 8, 16, or 24 cores.
What is the cancellation period?
You can cancel your PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials subscription at any time during the contract year. The cancellation will take effect at the end of your contract year.
Contact us to learn more about PowerDNS Authoritative Essentials plans.