xDNS 3.6

DNS management made easy

xDNS simplifies DNS management, giving system administrators, developers, and IT professionals complete control over their BIND DNS infrastructure through an intuitive native macOS application. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot DNS servers with confidence while reducing the complexity and risk of manual configuration files.

Whether you're managing a development environment, a corporate network, or Internet-facing services, xDNS helps you deploy changes faster, minimize configuration errors, and keep your DNS infrastructure reliable and available. Its intelligent interface makes complex DNS administration accessible without sacrificing the flexibility and power that advanced users expect.

Built natively for macOS, xDNS combines performance, reliability, and ease of use in a modern management experience. Spend less time editing text files and validating configurations, and more time ensuring your network services remain secure, stable, and always accessible.

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Version 3.6
Required: macOS 14 or a more recent version for the best experience.
Universal binary optimized for Intel and Apple Silicon processors. Verified and code-signed through Apple’s notarization service to ensure a safe and trusted app. Available in English only.

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Main features

Native macOS BIND control
Sleek SwiftUI interface to run, configure, and monitor BIND on macOS.
Zero-setup install & detection
Auto-detects BIND and guides installation via Homebrew or MacPorts.
Reliable server control
One-click start/stop/reload with helper/XPC support and launchctl fallback.
Powerful server configuration
Edit listen ports, recursion, DNSSEC, ACLs, with quick forwarder presets (Google, Cloudflare, Quad9, OpenDNS).
Visual zone management
Create, edit, and remove zones with smart templates (Web+Mail, LAN).
Reverse DNS wizard
Generate IPv4/IPv6 PTR zones from CIDR in seconds.
Pro-grade record editor
Full support for A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, PTR, SRV, TXT, DS, CAA, SSHFP, TLSA with auto-formatting and TTL presets.
Inline validation & diagnostics
named-checkconf and named-checkzone integrated; surface issues inline with context.
Logs and reporting
Live log viewer plus system and zone reports for quick troubleshooting.
Security-first and enterprise-ready
Atomic writes with backups, strict path and command allow-listing, sanitized inputs; clear trial and in‑app licensing.