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How do you delegate DNS management?

DNS delegation process:

1. Choose DNS host: Cloudflare, Route53, your hosting provider, etc.

2. Set up domain at DNS host: Create the domain zone, import or recreate existing records.

3. Get nameservers: DNS host provides nameserver addresses (like ns1.cloudflare.com).

4. Update at registrar: Change nameservers to point to your DNS host.

5. Wait for propagation: Old nameservers fade out, new ones take over.

Important: Ensure all records are set up at new DNS host before switching. Gap in records causes service disruptions.

Delegation is all-or-nothing for a domain. You cannot split between providers (except with subdomains).

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