DNS Pro
DNS that just works
Managed authoritative DNS included with every hosting plan — or standalone SteboDNS Pro with a global anycast network, DDoS protection and enhanced support for domains hosted anywhere.
- Included with hosting
- Automated records
- Global anycast (Pro)
- DDoS protected
DNS plans
Two ways to get managed DNS
SteboDNS is included with hosting. SteboDNS Pro is standalone — use it with any provider.
SteboDNS
Managed authoritative DNS included with every hosting plan — no extra cost, no configuration.
Included
- Managed authoritative DNS (hosted on our nameservers)
- Automated DNS record creation on domain add
- Platform integration (hosting, email, SSL all wired automatically)
- A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT record support
- SPF, DKIM and DMARC records configured automatically
- DNSSEC support
- SSL and CDN default records set on launch
- Propagation validation in the portal
SteboDNS Pro
Standalone managed DNS with enhanced support, global anycast positioning and DDoS protection — for domains hosted elsewhere.
KES 1,800/year
- Everything in SteboDNS, plus:
- Standalone managed DNS (use with any hosting provider)
- Enhanced support with priority response
- Global anycast network for low-latency resolution worldwide
- DDoS-protected DNS infrastructure
- Advanced record management (SRV, CAA, PTR on request)
- DNS analytics and query logging
- Custom nameserver names (ns1.yourdomain.com)
- Priority DNS support from our team
DNS plans
Plans and pricing
Only the billing periods this product is offered for — renewal costs shown upfront.
DNS automation
Nine steps, zero manual DNS
When you add a domain, this is what happens automatically — from zone creation to propagation validation. You never need to know what an A record is.
- 1
Create zone
When you add a domain to your account, a DNS zone is created automatically on our nameservers. You do not need to configure anything — the zone exists from the moment the domain is added.
- 2
Set nameservers
We provide our nameservers (ns1.stebohost.com, ns2.stebohost.com). Update them at your registrar, or if the domain is registered with us, we set them automatically.
- 3
A & AAAA records
A (IPv4) and AAAA (IPv6) records pointing to your hosting server are created automatically. If you move servers, we update them — you never touch DNS manually.
- 4
CNAME records
CNAME aliases for www, mail and subdomains are set up on launch. Add custom subdomains from the portal and the records are written instantly.
- 5
MX & TXT records
MX records route mail to our servers. TXT records for SPF, DKIM and DMARC are published automatically so your email reaches the inbox instead of the spam folder.
- 6
SPF, DKIM & DMARC
Email authentication records are created and aligned automatically when you add a domain. These are the three records mailbox providers check before trusting your mail.
- 7
DNSSEC
DNSSEC adds a cryptographic chain of trust to your DNS, preventing spoofing and cache poisoning. Enable it from the portal — we handle the key management.
- 8
SSL & CDN defaults
When SSL is provisioned and CDN is enabled, the necessary DNS records (CNAME for CDN validation, A for SSL) are written automatically. No manual DNS edits required.
- 9
Validate propagation
The portal shows propagation status — which resolvers have picked up your latest changes and which are still serving old records. You know exactly when DNS is live worldwide.
Compare the plans
SteboDNS vs SteboDNS Pro
See exactly what each plan includes so you can choose the right one.
| Feature | SteboDNS | SteboDNS Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Included with hosting | KES 1,800/year |
| Use case | Domains hosted with us | Domains hosted anywhere |
| Authoritative DNS | Yes | Yes |
| Automated record creation | Yes | Yes |
| Platform integration | Hosting, email, SSL wired automatically | Manual records for external hosting |
| Global anycast network | Standard resolution | Global anycast (low latency worldwide) |
| DDoS protection | Basic | Enhanced |
| DNS analytics | — | Query logging and analytics |
| Custom nameserver names | — | ns1.yourdomain.com |
| Support | Standard | Priority DNS support |
Customer experience
DNS you never have to think about
The whole point of managed DNS is that you should not have to manage it. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Instant record updates
Add a subdomain, change a mail route or enable DNSSEC — changes propagate within minutes, not hours. Our low TTL defaults mean the internet picks up your changes fast.
Global resolution
SteboDNS Pro uses a global anycast network so DNS queries are answered by the nearest node. Visitors in Nairobi, Lagos or London all get fast resolution — no single point of failure.
DDoS-protected DNS
DNS is the most attacked protocol on the internet. SteboDNS Pro sits behind DDoS-protected infrastructure that absorbs volumetric attacks before they take your domain offline.
Propagation visibility
The portal shows which DNS resolvers worldwide have picked up your changes. No guessing with third-party tools — you see propagation status in real time, in one place.
Automatic sync
When you move servers, add email or enable CDN, DNS records update automatically. You never need to know the IP address of your server or edit a DNS record by hand.
DNSSEC by default
DNSSEC prevents DNS spoofing and cache poisoning by cryptographically signing your zone. Enable it with one click — we handle key generation, rotation and rollover.
DNS FAQ
DNS questions, answered
What managed DNS includes, when to upgrade and how propagation works.
Questions about DNS?
Whether your domain is with us or elsewhere, we can help you set up DNS correctly.