DNSfwd

A simple service that does HTTP redirection just based on your DNS records.

Using CNAME Records

This option is best for redirecting subdomains. It's simpler, and works with all DNS providers, but can't be used on apex/root domains, or subdomains which need to also have MX records.

Where do you want to redirect to?

Add a CNAME record to the domain you want redirected and enter the following value:

Using TXT Records

This option works for apex/root domains, but requires your DNS provider to support ALIAS/flattened-CNAME records (e.g. Cloudflare or DNSimple).

Where do you want to redirect to?

Add an ALIAS/flattened-CNAME record to the domain you want redirected and enter the following value:

Then add a TXT record and enter the following value:

Removing a "www." Prefix

Use this option to automatically redirect traffic to your root domain.

Add a CNAME record for your "www." domain and enter the following value:

FAQ

How can I trust it?

The only thing I can do is say that I, Fletcher Tomalty, solemnly swear to never do anything with traffic received by DNSfwd except what is described on this page. If you're concerned, don't use it, or run your own copy: it's open source.

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