How to Install DNSControl on OpenBSD

DNSControl is a powerful tool that allows you to manage DNS records using a simple language. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of DNSControl on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you start the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• OpenBSD system installed
• Administrator (root) access
• Basic knowledge of command-line interface

Installation Process

1. Open the OpenBSD terminal.
2. Update your system's package manager:

$ sudo pkg_add -u

3. Install Go on your OpenBSD system:

$ sudo pkg_add go

4. Download DNSControl:

$ git clone https://github.com/StackExchange/dnscontrol

5. Navigate into the DNSControl directory:

$ cd dnscontrol

6. Build DNSControl using the following command:

$ go build

7. After the build process is completed, you can run DNSControl using the following command:

$ sudo ./dnscontrol

The first time you run DNSControl, it will generate a sample configuration file (dnsconfig.js) which you will need to modify and add your DNS records information.

You have now successfully installed DNSControl on your OpenBSD system. You can start using this powerful tool to manage your DNS records, and make any necessary changes to your domains.

Conclusion

DNSControl is a powerful tool that allows you to manage DNS records using a simple language. In this tutorial, we have guided you through the installation process of DNSControl on OpenBSD. We hope that this tutorial was useful to you, and that you can start exploring the many features that DNSControl has to offer.

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