How to Import a DNSSEC Key into cPanel: A Step-by-Step Guide Make it Rain Paper

Pre-requirements

• Access to your DNSSEC keys (ZSK or KSK) that need to be imported.
• Administrator access to your cPanel account.
• Familiarity with DNSSEC key formats and types (ZSK, KSK).

Steps to Import a DNSSEC Key into cPanel

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Scroll down to the Domains section and click Zone Editor.
3. In the Zone Editor interface, locate the domain you wish to import the DNSSEC key for, and click the DNSSEC button next to it.
4. Click the Import Key button to open the Import DNSSEC Key interface.
5. Select the key type to import:
   • ZSK (Zone Signing Key): Responsible for signing individual records within a DNS zone.
   • KSK (Key Signing Key): Used to sign the DNSKEY record, which authenticates the DNSSEC key itself.
6. Enter the DNSSEC key information into the provided text box.
7. Click Import to complete the process.

Gotchas to Avoid

• Ensure the DNSSEC key format is correct before importing to avoid configuration errors.
• Make sure you are importing the correct key type (ZSK or KSK) to avoid breaking the DNSSEC chain of trust.
• If importing a new KSK, remember to update the DS record at your domain registrar to avoid DNS resolution issues.

Linux Commands for DNSSEC Validation

dig +dnssec example.com

This command verifies that DNSSEC is functioning correctly after importing the key. Look for the presence of DNSSEC-related records such as RRSIG and DNSKEY in the output.