What DNSSEC Does
DNS translates your domain name into the IP address of your server. By default this system has no built-in authentication, which means an attacker who poisons a DNS cache can silently redirect your visitors to a fake website. DNSSEC, short for Domain Name System Security Extensions, fixes this by adding cryptographic signatures to your DNS records. Resolvers that validate DNSSEC will reject forged answers, so visitors reach the genuine server.
What DNSSEC Does Not Do
- It does not encrypt traffic between the visitor and your site. You still need an SSL certificate for that.
- It does not stop phishing emails or protect your hosting account password.
- It does not hide your DNS records; they remain publicly readable.
Should an Indian SMB Enable It
For most business websites the answer is yes, provided your DNS host supports it properly. Banks, payment services, ecommerce stores and any site handling customer logins benefit the most, because DNS hijacking against such targets is profitable for criminals. The cost at Tech Guru Club is zero; the main risk is operational, since an expired or mismatched signature can make your domain unreachable until fixed.
How to Enable DNSSEC
- Log in to the client portal at app.techguru.co.in and open your domain.
- If you use our nameservers, enable DNSSEC signing from the domain management page. The system generates keys automatically.
- If you use external DNS such as a CDN provider, generate the DS record there first, then paste the DS details into the DNSSEC section of your domain.
- Wait for propagation, then test your domain with an online DNSSEC analyzer to confirm the chain validates.
Important Cautions
Always remove DS records before changing DNS providers or transferring the domain, otherwise resolution can fail globally. If you are unsure at any step, our 24/7 support team can enable and verify DNSSEC for you.
