> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/network-services/cloud-dns/dcd-how-tos.md).

# DCD How-Tos

IONOS Cloud DNS: DCD how-to guides for managing primary and secondary zones using the graphical interface

With the DCD, you can manage primary and secondary zones and records using the graphical user interface.

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**Prerequisites:**

* To use the Cloud DNS, you need a domain name. If you do not already have one, register it with a domain registrar. To connect your domain with Cloud DNS, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Connect Domain Name to Cloud DNS</mark>](/cloud/network-services/cloud-dns/api-how-tos/connect-domain-name-to-cloud-dns.md).
* By default, you must be an administrator or an owner to manage the Cloud DNS records and zones using the [<mark style="color:blue;">Cloud DNS API</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/api-reference/network-services/cloud-dns) and the [<mark style="color:blue;">DCD</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#data-center-designer-dcd). Other users need [<mark style="color:blue;">appropriate privileges</mark>](/cloud/network-services/cloud-dns/dcd-how-tos/set-user-privileges.md) to manage the records and zones.
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**Note**: Advanced DNS management features like DNSSEC and Import/Export of zones is currently only supported using the [<mark style="color:blue;">Cloud DNS API</mark>](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/api-reference/network-services/cloud-dns).
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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Set User Privileges for Cloud DNS</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to set required user privileges to create and manage Cloud DNS.</td><td><a href="/cloud/network-services/cloud-dns/dcd-how-tos/set-user-privileges.md">Set User Privileges via the DCD</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Public Zones</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to create and manage primary and secondary zones using the DCD.</td><td><a href="/cloud/network-services/cloud-dns/dcd-how-tos/public-zone.md">Public Zones</a></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Reverse DNS</strong></mark></td><td>Learn how to create and manage records for reverse DNS.</td><td><a href="/cloud/network-services/cloud-dns/dcd-how-tos/reverse-dns.md">Reverse DNS</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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