Automated DNS Record Removal When Deleting Web Applications & Servers

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Deleting a server or web application can sometimes leave DNS records behind. If that IP address (or target) is later reassigned, your domain could unexpectedly start pointing somewhere else – commonly referred to as dangling DNS and subdomain takeover.

RunCloud now gives you an option to automatically remove DNS records.

This can be done when deleting a web application:

As well as when deleting an entire server: 

In both cases, you will be able to verify and confirm which DNS records will be removed: 





RunCloud Agent v2.15.2+4 

What’s New

  • Improved incremental backup handling for databases
  • Improved web application size calculation and handling logic
  • Resolved wildcard domain matching issues in Apache configuration

Deployment Information

  • This update will roll out automatically to all compatible servers within 72 hours.
  • No action is required. The update installs seamlessly in the background.
  • If your server does not receive the update within this timeframe, please get in touch with our support team for manual assistance.