For the modern business, speed and uptime are non-negotiable. But DNS tools often make both harder than they should be. Between scattered interfaces and risky edits, teams spend too much time maintaining the plumbing and too little on the work that will help the business grow.
DigiCert DNS Essentials simplifies the job with a modern, self-service console backed by DigiCert’s global network, so you can configure with confidence and keep services consistently available.
What DigiCert DNS Essentials offers
DigiCert DNS Essentials is a self-service managed DNS solution that brings enterprise-grade reliability to teams that need speed and simplicity. Built on DigiCert’s trusted global infrastructure, it provides a secure, high-performance foundation for keeping websites and applications online—without the complexity of traditional enterprise DNS tools.
Essentials is the first tier in the DigiCert DNS lineup, offering a straightforward path for organizations to start small and scale easily as their needs evolve. It’s designed for SMBs, developers, and IT teams that want control, visibility, and peace of mind from day one.
The Essentials package includes:
- Platform integration: Fully integrated with DigiCert ONE for single sign-on and unified billing.
- Self-service simplicity: Purchase directly through the DigiCert shopping cart and start managing records in minutes.
- Performance and reliability: Backed by DigiCert’s global infrastructure with automatic failover and a 100% uptime SLA.
- Scalable path: Move seamlessly into Advanced or UltraDNS tiers as your requirements grow.
Together, these capabilities make Essentials an accessible on-ramp to managed DNS—powerful enough for production use, simple enough for teams to manage on their own.
Reliability and performance you can trust
For most teams, the value of DNS reliability shows up in what doesn’t happen—no missed checkouts, no stalled updates, no late-night scrambles to restore a record.
DigiCert DNS Essentials quietly protects those moments. Built on DigiCert’s trusted global infrastructure, it brings the same proven performance used by large enterprises to teams that prefer a simple, self-managed experience.
That consistency translates into confidence. When your domains resolve quickly every time, users stay connected and your team stays focused on work that moves the business forward. DNS Essentials keeps your sites and services steady in the background, giving you the freedom to work fast in the foreground.
Built for simplicity
Managing DNS shouldn’t require specialized expertise or a long onboarding process. DigiCert DNS Essentials is designed for teams that want control without complexity. You can get started directly from the DigiCert shopping cart, activate the service in minutes, and manage everything through the same DigiCert ONE login you already use for your digital certificates and other services.
The interface is clean and intuitive, giving you the tools you need—record management, performance insights, and built-in safeguards—without unnecessary clutter. Configuration changes are quick and low-risk, so teams can make updates confidently, even during high-traffic periods.
And as your organization grows, Essentials grows with you. When you’re ready for advanced features or global traffic policies, upgrading to higher tiers of DigiCert DNS is seamless, preserving your existing settings and workflows.
A trusted foundation from DigiCert
Behind DigiCert DNS Essentials is the same global infrastructure that powers some of the world’s most reliable enterprise DNS networks. DigiCert has spent years refining this technology to deliver unmatched availability, performance, and security—qualities that are now accessible to any team through a self-service experience.
Because Essentials is part of the DigiCert ONE platform, it connects seamlessly with the rest of DigiCert’s digital trust ecosystem. Whether you’re managing certificates, automating renewals, or protecting identities, your DNS works within the same unified environment, giving you a single, secure foundation for your online presence.
That combination of enterprise-grade reliability and platform simplicity reflects what DigiCert does best: helping organizations build trust in every digital connection.
Start simplifying your DNS management
Explore how DigiCert DNS Essentials can simplify your DNS management and give your team more control, speed, and peace of mind. Learn more about DigiCert DNS and sign up for 30-days risk free to see how DigiCert DNS can securely power your business while improving the end user experience for your customers.
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