Transfer domain name to Azure DNS

Question

I've read several articles about DNS delegation but I want to register my domain with Azure. I already own one and want to transfer it but can't seem to find where to do that. I found the Azure App Domain where you can purchase one there but why can't I transfer one that's been purchased already?

Answer 1

@Scott Fernandez

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform. Thank you for reaching out & I hope you are doing well.

I understand that you would like to use Azure to host your DNS Domain.

Please note that you cannot purchase/register a domain from/to Azure.

You can only delegate a domain.

This is because, Azure DNS isn't a domain registrar.

This means, the domain will always be registered to the Third party from where you purchased the domain and Name server configuration will be available only from the Third party.

Refer :

• Delegation of DNS zones with Azure DNS
• How to

This is the case even with Azure App Services.

In the background, App Service Domains use GoDaddy for domain registration and Azure DNS to only host the domains.

Refer : App Service Domains

Kindly let us know if this helps or you need further assistance on this issue.

Thanks,

Kapil

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Answer 2

Hi, Scott

You need to deploy a Azure DNS zone, add your domain and change the nameservers.

Let me know how you get on.