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PowerDNS Authoritative
PowerDNS Authoritative 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. Prefer RFC 2136 if the HTTP API is not exposed.
Verification: test_verified. Connection: unknown. Credentials: none. Live E2E: no.
PowerDNS Authoritative credentials for a disposable zone are not configured.
What sslcertificates.io can do
PowerDNS Authoritative 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. Prefer RFC 2136 if the HTTP API is not exposed. Capabilities: discover_zones, create_txt, read_txt, delete_owned. Authentication uses api_key.
Required permissions
X-API-Key for the authoritative HTTP API.
Setup
Open Dashboard → Integrations → PowerDNS Authoritative. 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
Prefer RFC 2136 if the HTTP API is not exposed.
Official sources
Fact checked 2026-09-20. https://doc.powerdns.com/authoritative/http-api/ PowerDNS Authoritative is a trademark of its owner. sslcertificates.io is not a partner or certified reseller unless a written agreement exists.
Capabilities
Connect
PowerDNS Authoritative is a trademark of its owner. sslcertificates.io is not a partner or certified reseller unless a written agreement exists.