R&D•2024•5 min read

Automated DNS & SSL Management Tool

DNSSSL/TLSCloudflare APIAutomation

Objective

Simplify domain pointing and SSL for clients (like Eimeo) migrating from various providers, with clear visibility when DNS has propagated globally.

Developer Approach

Build a dashboard using the Cloudflare API or OVH API to automate record updates and SSL certificate issuance via Let's Encrypt.

Technical Optimization

Implement a DNS Propagation Checker that pings global servers and sends a Telegram notification only when the site is officially live everywhere, so go-live is data-driven.

Key Learnings

API-driven DNS and Let's Encrypt reduce manual errors
Propagation checker + Telegram gives clear go-live signals
Single dashboard for multi-provider migrations