Best Way to Migrate from DNS Made Easy to Cloudflare with Minimal Downtime

Posted by manu_sharma_@reddit | sysadmin | View on Reddit | 2 comments

Hey guys. We’re currently using DNS Made Easy for managed DNS but want to migrate to Cloudflare. What’s the best way to do this with minimal or no downtime as our whole infrastructure is on DNS Made Easy. Kindly share your experience on how to ensure a smooth transition.

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Ok-Particular3022@reddit

Export the zone files from DNSME https://support.dnsmadeeasy.com/support/solutions/articles/47001111938-how-to-export-dns-records

Import into Cloudflare.

Repoint at registrar.

Wait like 2 days or till your DNSME term ends and delete.

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ElevenNotes@reddit

Move all data via AXFR transfer to new NS
Add new NS to all zones
Wait as long as your longest TTL +1h
Remove old NS from all zones