Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why do I need a secondary dns server?
A: You want to have (at least) TWO different DNS servers in two different physical locations. This will help you if your primary dns server experiences a power outage or some sort of problem related to network connectivity.
We are now located in Southfield, MI USA. Avoid having your primary and secondary servers being in the same metropolitan area (So anywhere in Detroit or even Chicago metro area would be a bad choice if you decide to use our service).
Q: Why do you not provide primary dns?
A: Primary dns zone files require a large amount of "zone file" maintence that we are unable to provide via a FREE service.
Q: What makes a good secondary server?
A: You want to read rfc2182.txt
Q: What do I add to my zone file for this to work?
A: Good question, you would add a line after your SOA record that says: 
	IN	NS	puck.nether.net.
You do not need to add an IP address of our system to your zone files, but you should insure you permit zone transfers from 204.42.254.5 and 2602:fe55:5::5. If you create a vanity name please make sure you are willing to update your AAAA and A records in short order.
Q: Do you support IPv6?
A: The nameserver software supports IPv6 records, and we prefer this method of transfer.
Q: What is our Legal Disclaimer?
A: YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (ii) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE; (iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iv) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; OR (v) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE.