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Decision framework · 25 Aug 2026

Provider DNS, registrar DNS or independent DNS?

Compare resilience, features and control separation.

RouteBest whenVerify firstMain trade-off
01Hosting DNSSimplest setupProvider couplingOne dashboard
02Registrar DNSDomain-centred controlFeature depthModerate separation
03Independent DNSMulti-provider resilienceConfiguration disciplineStrongest portability

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