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xDNS 3.5

DNS management made easy

App

Finally, a BIND management solution built exclusively for macOS that doesn't compromise on power or polish. From zero to production in minutes: instant BIND installation, one-click server control, and a visual zone manager that makes complex configurations effortless.

Built-in reverse DNS wizards, precision record editing, and intelligent real-time validation prevent mistakes before they happen. Live logs, instant diagnostics, and comprehensive reporting give you total operational visibility.

Native macOS design. Enterprise-grade reliability. Security-first architecture. Everything you need, nothing you don't, xDNS is DNS management done right.


Version 3.5.4.
Minimum OS required: macOS 13 or later versions.
Universal binary optimized for Intel and Apple Silicon processors. Notarized by Apple secure service to prevent malware. English version only. Compatible Apple Intelligence.


A solution from macexpert.io







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.



Frequently Asked Questions View Tutorial

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Screenshots

These screenshots were taken on macOS 26 Tahoe. If you're using an earlier version of macOS, the interface is a bit different.





How Does It Work?

Folow these steps for the best user experience

1

Download the trial

Use the download trial version button to get the latest version.

2

Play with the app

Explore the main features for free by playing with the evaluation version.

3

Buy a license

Purchase a license when you are feeling comfortable with the app.

4

Unlock all features

Enter the purchased license in the trial version to unlock all features.

Built for modern macOS versions

This app is fully optimized for
macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 15 Sequoia and macOS 26 Tahoe

macOS 13

Pricing

$69 USD per computer

Pay once, own it forever — no recurring fees.

You can only purchase this application from macexpert.io online store.

We can add custom features for your brand

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