xDNS 3.2
DNS management made easy
Meet xDNS, the fastest, cleanest way to run and manage BIND servers on macOS.
From instant install and one-click start/stop to visual zone management, reverse DNS wizards, and a pro-grade record editor, xDNS turns complex DNS work into a confident, delightful workflow. Real-time validation catches mistakes before they hit production, while live logs and reports keep you in control.
Built for IT workflows and reliability, xDNS blends a native macOS experience with a hardened, security-first design.
Version 3.2.
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.
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, 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.
How Does It Work?
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Download the trial
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Play with the app
Explore the main features for free by playing with the evaluation version.
Buy a license
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Unlock all features
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Built for modern versions of macOS
This app is fully optimized for all these macOS versions
macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 15 Sequoia and macOS 26 Tahoe
Pricing
$79 USD per computer
Pay once, own it forever — no recurring fees.
You can only purchase this application from macexpert.io online store.