Setting up DNS using BIND in WEBMIN

Setting Up Domain DNS Settings in Webmin Using the BIND Module

Prerequisites:

1. A server with Webmin installed and configured.

Step 1: Log in to Webmin

1. Open your web browser and navigate to your Webmin control panel. Typically, you can access it by entering https://your-server-ip:10000 in your browser. Replace your-server-ip with the actual IP address of your server.
2. Log in with your administrator username and password.

Step 2: Access the BIND DNS Module

1. In the Webmin dashboard, navigate to "Servers" or "Networking" (the exact location may vary depending on your Webmin version).
2. Click on "BIND DNS Server" or "BIND DNS" to access the BIND module.

Step 3: Create a New Zone

1. In the BIND module, click on "Create a new master zone."
2. Fill in the following information:
   • Domain Name or Network: Enter the domain name for which you want to configure DNS settings (e.g., example.com).
   • Master Server: Leave it as default (your server's hostname).
   • Email Address: Your contact email address (e.g., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
3. Click the "Create" button to create the new DNS zone.

Step 4: Add DNS Records

1. After creating the zone, you'll be redirected to the zone's configuration page. Click on "Addresses" or "Records" to add DNS records.
2. Click on "Add Record" to create DNS records for your domain. You can add various types of records like A, CNAME, MX, etc., depending on your needs.
3. Fill in the record details such as name, type, data, and priority (if applicable).
4. Click "Create" or "Save" to add the DNS record.

Step 5: Configure Additional DNS Settings (Optional)

1. Explore the other options in the BIND module to configure additional DNS settings like reverse DNS, ACLs, and zone options.
2. Make any necessary changes or configurations based on your requirements.

Step 6: Save and Apply Changes

1. After configuring DNS settings, ensure you click the "Save" or "Apply Changes" button within the BIND module to save your DNS configuration.
2. DNS changes may take some time to propagate across the internet.

Step 7: Test Your DNS Settings

1. You can use online DNS lookup tools or command-line tools like nslookup or dig to test your DNS settings and ensure they resolve correctly.
2. Test your DNS records by querying your domain name (e.g., nslookup example.com).

Congratulations! You have successfully set up DNS settings for your domain using the BIND module in Webmin. Your domain should now resolve to the specified IP address and have the DNS records you configured.

Please note that this tutorial assumes you have already registered your domain with a domain registrar and updated the domain's DNS server information to point to your server running BIND DNS.