Updating a single existing NS Record using the API requires specific syntax depending on whether you are using REST or SOAP. Use this table to find the syntax for your command.

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See RFC 1035 for more information about NS records.

REST Syntax

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/REST/NSRecord/ PUT — Update an existing NS Record on the zone/node indicated.

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HTTP Action — PUT

URI — https://api.dynect.net/REST/NSRecord/<zone>/<fqdn>/<record_id>/

Arguments:

  • hash rdataRequired. RData defining the record to add.
    • string nsdnameRequired. Hostname of the authoritative Nameserver for the zone.
  • string ttl — TTL for the record in seconds. Set to “0” to use zone default.
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SOAP Syntax

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UpdateNSRecord — Update an existing NS Record on the zone/node indicated.

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