> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bunnynet-cb9733c2-support-migration.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Create and configure your first DNS Zone in minutes.

This guide walks you through adding a DNS Zone to bunny.net and configuring your domain to use Bunny DNS.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a new DNS Zone">
    In the bunny.net dashboard, go to **DNS** and click **Add DNS Zone**, or select it from the **+ Add** sidebar launcher.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bunnynet-cb9733c2-support-migration/Z09ZI7FyatCuoSuT/images/dns/add-dns-zone.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Z09ZI7FyatCuoSuT&q=85&s=7d72d88b21fb9254a7dd0cf205ae8045" alt="Add DNS Zone" width="1310" height="602" data-path="images/dns/add-dns-zone.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your domain">
    Type your domain name (e.g., `mywebsite.com`) to start the setup process.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bunnynet-cb9733c2-support-migration/Z09ZI7FyatCuoSuT/images/dns/enter-domain.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Z09ZI7FyatCuoSuT&q=85&s=a2064d50b6c8193aa7c7006256c6099f" alt="Enter domain" width="1112" height="382" data-path="images/dns/enter-domain.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Import records">
    Now that you've entered your domain, you can import any existing DNS records.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bunnynet-cb9733c2-support-migration/Z09ZI7FyatCuoSuT/images/dns/scan-or-upload.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Z09ZI7FyatCuoSuT&q=85&s=1a42b3b7e7e927a0953ef83040fb3230" alt="Scan or upload" width="1960" height="722" data-path="images/dns/scan-or-upload.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Auto-import or add manually">
        Select this option to have Bunny DNS scan and fetch your existing DNS records automatically. You can review and edit them before switching, or start from scratch.

        The scanning process can take several minutes depending on your domain's complexity.
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Upload Zone File">
        Drag and drop a DNS zone file (such as a BIND zone file), or click **Upload Zone File** to import all records at once.

        This is useful when migrating from providers that support zone file exports.

        [Learn more about importing zone files](/dns/import-export)
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>

    Click **Next** to continue.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review your records">
    After scanning or importing, review your DNS records carefully:

    * Compare detected records with your current DNS provider
    * Add any missing records that weren't detected
    * Remove or modify records as needed
    * Check that critical records like MX (email) and CNAME entries are correct

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bunnynet-cb9733c2-support-migration/Z09ZI7FyatCuoSuT/images/dns/review-dns-records.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Z09ZI7FyatCuoSuT&q=85&s=3279e875808d2e84013319fb7138c8f9" alt="Review records" width="1502" height="752" data-path="images/dns/review-dns-records.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm and add">
    Once you've verified your records, choose how to proceed:

    * **Confirm and add** creates the DNS Zone with your imported or configured records
    * **Add DNS Zone without records** creates an empty DNS Zone that you can populate manually

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/bunnynet-cb9733c2-support-migration/Z09ZI7FyatCuoSuT/images/dns/confirm-and-add.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Z09ZI7FyatCuoSuT&q=85&s=27d8dcccb7827bba85d60ee09267c83d" alt="Confirm and add" width="916" height="284" data-path="images/dns/confirm-and-add.png" />
    </Frame>

    Click your preferred option to create the zone.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update your nameservers">
    After creating your DNS Zone, update your domain's nameservers at your domain registrar to point to Bunny DNS:

    * `kiki.bunny.net`
    * `coco.bunny.net`

    The process varies by registrar, but typically involves logging in to your registrar's control panel and replacing the existing nameservers with the ones above.

    <Info>DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours, though changes typically take effect within a few hours.</Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Next steps">
    Your DNS Zone is now active. From here you can:

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Manage DNS Records" href="/dns/records">
        Add, edit, and configure DNS records for your domain.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Enable DNSSEC" href="/dns/dnssec">
        Protect your domain from spoofing and tampering.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Scriptable DNS" href="/dns/scriptable/introduction">
        Write JavaScript to dynamically respond to DNS queries.
      </Card>

      <Card title="View Statistics" href="/dns/statistics">
        Monitor DNS query traffic and patterns.
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Step>
</Steps>