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IBM NS1 Connect

IBM NS1 Connect DNS-01 follows the shared DNS contract: authenticate, list zones, create a TXT, read it back, poll public DNS, delete only the owned record, verify removal and audit the operation. Records are RRsets; the connector adds/removes a single answer.

Verification: test_verified. Connection: unknown. Credentials: none. Live E2E: no.

IBM NS1 Connect credentials for a disposable zone are not configured.

What sslcertificates.io can do

IBM NS1 Connect DNS-01 follows the shared DNS contract: authenticate, list zones, create a TXT, read it back, poll public DNS, delete only the owned record, verify removal and audit the operation. Records are RRsets; the connector adds/removes a single answer. Capabilities: discover_zones, create_txt, read_txt, delete_owned. Authentication uses api_key.

Required permissions

NS1 API key with zone update.

Setup

Open Dashboard → Integrations → IBM NS1 Connect. Enter the credentials described on this page. Values are encrypted at rest and never shown again. Run Test connection. Discovery runs only after authentication succeeds. Select a discovered resource. Do not paste opaque IDs unless the provider cannot enumerate them. Perform the certificate or notification action, then confirm the external system matches. Disconnect removes stored credentials and owned test resources created by sslcertificates.io.

Known limitations

Records are RRsets; the connector adds/removes a single answer.

Official sources

Fact checked 2026-09-20. https://ns1.com/api IBM NS1 Connect is a trademark of its owner. sslcertificates.io is not a partner or certified reseller unless a written agreement exists.

Capabilities

discover_zones create_txt read_txt delete_owned

Connect

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IBM NS1 Connect is a trademark of its owner. sslcertificates.io is not a partner or certified reseller unless a written agreement exists.