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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which records are supported?

  • A
  • AAAA
  • CAA
  • CNAME
  • DS
    • Note: These can only be used in combination for NS records, which are used for DNSSEC.
  • MX
  • NS
    • Note: These are only given out in specific cases. Refer to Can I use NS records? for more information.
  • SRV
  • TXT
  • URL
    • Note: These records use Cloudflare for redirection, it is not a real DNS record type.

Why does my domain still redirect to the is-a-dev website?

This usually occurs due to the cache of your browser becoming invalid and clearing your browser's cache should solve this issue.

Can I use a CNAME record with any other records?

You cannot request a subdomain nor submit changes containing a CNAME with any other records (A, AAAA, MX, TXT, etc...)

How long will it take for my PR to get merged?

When we get into it. We always want you to wait for as short as possible. But maintainers cannot always be online. We have school and work, this is just a side project. Just be patient and we'll get to it as soon as possible! For a chance for a quicker review, send your PR in #⁠pull-requests on our Discord server.

Which services do you support?

We support nearly all services, however these are the main services people use with is-a.dev:

  • Cloudflare Pages
  • GitHub Pages
  • Netlify
  • Railway
  • Vercel

Can I create nested subdomains? (sub-sub domains)

Yes, you can! Simply create a file such as blog.example.json and follow the same guidelines as you would while registering example.json. Please note in order to have blog.example.is-a.dev, you must also own example.is-a.dev.

How can I edit my domain?

You can edit your domain's JSON file and submit a pull request to edit your domain.

How can I delete my domain?

You can delete your domain's JSON file and submit a pull request to delete your domain.

I keep getting a SSL error while using GitHub Pages, how do i fix this?

You need to go to your GitHub Pages settings on your website repository (likely called something like github-username.github.i>) and make sure the Enforce HTTPS option is enabled to avoid this error.

Can I be a maintainer/join the team?

No, we handpick every member of our team. You can increase your chances of being chosen by helping out people in our help forums.

I have accidentally leaked sensitive information in my PR, how can I get my PR deleted?

If your PR has not been merged, you can email security@is-a.dev or DM williamharrison on Discord. If your PR has been merged already, then there is nothing we can do about it unfortunately.

Can I use my domain for a minecraft server?

Yes, you can. You can use an A record combined with an SRV record for this.

Refer to this article by Namecheap for support.

Can I use NS records?

We allow NS records for the following reasons and users:

  • is-a.dev maintainers
  • Users who are using multiple Cloudflare (or similar providers') services, which often require their own zones (e.g., DynDNS, cloudflared tunnels, etc.)
  • Users who require a private zone, as they are using their home IP addresses behind Cloudflare (These cases will be carefully reviewed, as we understand some may claim to use a home IP address when they are not.)
  • Users with a lot of nested subdomains may be allowed to register NS records so they do not have to manage multiple files.
  • Aternos users (specifically due to the fact that they require NS records and you cannot modify DNS records under them.)

Note: These guidelines are not set in stone and may change. You are not limited to fitting only one of the criteria above; use them as a general guide. @wdhdev personally reviews each NS record request.

We reserve the right to deny NS records at our discretion.

How can I make changes to my is-a.dev subdomain?

  1. Open your JSON file: Navigate to the domains directory in your fork and open the JSON file corresponding to your subdomain (domains/subdomain.json).
  2. Make your changes: Edit the JSON file (or delete) to reflect the changes you want to make.
  3. Commit your changes: Once you've made your changes, commit them to your fork.
  4. Push your changes: Push your changes to your forked repository on GitHub.
  5. Submit a Pull Request: Go to your forked repository on GitHub and open a pull request.
  6. Wait for your PR to be merged: After you have submitted your pull request, wait for it to be reviewed and merged. Once your pull request has been merged, your changes should be live!

Note: Make sure to monitor your PR for reviews in case some changes are requested.