How to Import DNS Records into My20i from a Zone File

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Chris Wright
Published: 12 February 2025Last updated: 12 February 2025
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My20i provides an easy way to manage DNS records, including importing them when needed. This guide will walk you through both processes: exporting DNS records via command line and importing them using the My20i control panel. 

Exporting DNS Records

To export your DNS records ready to import into My20i you will need to follow these steps. This will require Command Line access on your local device:

Step 1: Open the Command Line

You will need access to a terminal or command prompt on your local machine.

Step 2: Run the Export Command

Use the following format to export DNS records:

    dig <record-type> <domain> ANY @<name-server> +nostat +nocmd +nocomments > <filename>

Example Export Command

For exporting the full DNS records for 20i.support, use:

    dig 20i.support ANY @ns1.stackdns.com +nostat +nocmd +nocomments > zone.txt

This command:

  • Queries ns1.stackdns.com for all DNS records of 20i.support.
  • Suppresses unnecessary output (no stats, command headers, or comments).
  • Saves the result in zone.txt.

Step 3: Save the File

Once the command has been executed, ensure that zone.txt is saved in a known location. You will use this file in the next section for importing.

 

Importing DNS Records into My20i

Once you have your exported DNS file, you can import it into My20i.

Step 1: Navigate to the Manage DNS Section

Log in to My20i.

Go to Manage Hosting > [Package Name] > Options > Manage > Manage DNS.

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Step 2: Click on Import DNS

Click the Import Zone File button.

Paste in the contents of your zone.txt file you exported earlier and click Parse File.

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Step 3: Review and Confirm

My20i will parse the file and display a preview of the records.

Ensure that all records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, etc.) are correctly listed.

Click Make Changes to apply the changes.

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Important: Save the DNS Before Exiting

Once you've confirmed that all records have been imported successfully, click Save to finalize the changes before leaving the page.

Step 4: Verify the Imported Records

Go to Manage DNS and check that all entries are correctly displayed.

Use dig or nslookup to verify records:

    dig example.com ANY @ns1.stackdns.com
    nslookup example.com ns1.stackdns.com