Web Apps

Introduction

"Web apps" are services which allow their customers to use their own domain, that is to associate their domain with their web app account. Many online services, such as blogging and email platforms, offer their users the option to use their own domain.

Connecting Domains

Anyone can add a connection using the "UpdateDNSZone" command.

In general, the command will contain one or more of the following elements:

• An X-ALIAS-<RR> record: this will copy the relevant DNS settings from a reference zone to the desired zone set in the command. It will also delete any resource records of the same type for the specified DNS zone (e.g. for your root domain). Your zone will be automatically updated accordingly if there are any changes to the reference zone. You can learn more about the X-ALIAS-<RR> system (alias xDNS record sets) here.

• Custom resource record(s): these will be specific to the web app, and may or may not differ for each customer using that web app. For example, a web app provider may specify a random CNAME host/destination to be used by a customer when connecting their domain.

• A redirect record: this will redirect the 'www' site to the root domain. E.g. http://www.mydomain.com will resolve to http://mydomain.com.

• Deletion of resource records: this will delete existing X-ALIAS-<RR> record(s), removing any existing web apps utilizing the same type of resource records.

Supported Web Apps and API Commands

about.me

Create a one-page website with about.me to showcase who you are and what you do. It's simple, quick, and professional.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP aboutme.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://<mydomain.com>
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP
DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

Bitly

Shorten, measure, and optimize your links using your own domain and Bitly's URL shortening service.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP bitly.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://<mydomain.com>
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP
DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

Blogger

Use Blogger to create a unique and beautiful blog for free. Post articles, videos, pictures, and more.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP blogger.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: www IN CNAME ghs.googlehosted.com.
ADDRR2: <host> IN CNAME <target>
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP
DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

FastMail

FastMail is email, calendars and contacts done right, providing secure, reliable, and fast email hosting to customers.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP fastmail.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: @ IN TXT v=spf1 include:spf.messagingengine.com ?all
ADDRR2: fm1._domainkey IN CNAME fm1. + domain + .dkim.fmhosted.com.
ADDRR3: fm2._domainkey IN CNAME fm2. + domain + .dkim.fmhosted.com.
ADDRR4: fm3._domainkey IN CNAME fm3. + domain + .dkim.fmhosted.com.
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

G Suite

G Suite by Google makes working together effortless with their suite of tools, software, and products.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP gsuite.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: @ IN TXT <token>
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-MX-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

GitHub

Just edit, push, and your changes are live! Host websites directly from your GitHub repository.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP github.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: www IN CNAME <username>.github.io.
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP
DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

Pattern (by Etsy)

With Pattern, build a website as unique as your brand and expand your online sales beyond the Etsy marketplace.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP pattern.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://<mydomain.com>
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP
DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

Shopify

At Shopify, you have everything you need to start an online store and sell online. It's never been easier, faster, or more scaleable.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP shopify.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: www 3600 IN CNAME shops.myshopify.com.
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP
DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

Squarespace

Squarespace is the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP squarespace.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: www 3600 IN CNAME ext-cust.squarespace.com
ADDRR2: <code> IN CNAME verify.squarespace.com.
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP
DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

Tumblr

Post anything, customize everything. Stories, links, GIFs, quips, music, and more are all on Tumblr. Use your own domain name with your Tumblr blog.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP tumblr.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://<mydomain.com>
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP
DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

Weebly

Weebly's powerful drag and drop website builder and guided set up get you to the finish line faster, no coding needed.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP weebly.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: www 3600 IN A 199.34.228.59
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP
DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

Wix

Create your own original website that reflects you or your brand and get online today. The process is simple, fun and code-free.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP wix.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: www IN CNAME <zone>.
ADDRR2: m IN CNAME <zone>.
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP
DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP

Zenfolio

Zenfolio is your all-in-one e-commerce platform to showcase and sell your photography.

COMMAND: UpdateDNSZone
EXTENDED: 1
DNSZONE = mydomain.com.
ADDRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP zenfolio.webapp.ispapi.net.
ADDRR1: www IN X-HTTP / REDIRECT http://<mydomain.com>
DELRR0: @ IN X-ALIAS-A-WEBAPP
DELRR1: @ IN X-ALIAS-AAAA-WEBAPP
DELRR2: @ IN X-ALIAS-TXT-WEBAPP