Enable DNSSEC

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DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) adds an extra layer of authentication to DNS, ensuring requests are not routed to a spoofed domain.

For additional background on DNSSEC, visit the Cloudflare Learning Center .

When you enable DNSSEC, Cloudflare signs your zone, publishes your public signing keys, and generates your DS record.

​​ Step 1 - Activate DNSSEC in Cloudflare

1. Log in to the Cloudflare dashboard and select your account and domain.
2. Go to DNS > Settings.
3. For DNSSEC, click Enable DNSSEC.
4. In the dialog, you have access to several necessary values to help you create a DS record at your registrar. Once you close the dialog, you can access this information by clicking DS record on the DNSSEC card.

​​ Step 2 — Add DS record to your registrar

Add the DS record to your registrar. If Algorithm 13 - Cloudflare’s preferred cipher choice - is not listed by your registrar, it may also be called ECDSA Curve P-256 with SHA-256.