DNSControl

by Stack Exchange, Inc.v5.0.4

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Infrastructure as code for DNS!

Install with winget

$ winget install --id StackExchange.DNSControl --exact --version 5.0.4

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

DNSControl is an opinionated platform for seamlessly managing your DNS configuration across any number of DNS hosts, both in the cloud or in your own infrastructure. It manages all of the domains for the Stack Overflow network, and can do the same for you!

Installers · v5.0.4

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	ZIP archive	-		Direct
arm64	ZIP archive	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for DNSControl.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install DNSControl on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id StackExchange.DNSControl --exact --version 5.0.4. winget downloads the installer from Stack Exchange, Inc. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install DNSControl silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id StackExchange.DNSControl --exact 5.0.4 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall DNSControl via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id StackExchange.DNSControl --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from DNSControl's Apps & Features entry.

Is DNSControl free?

DNSControl is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://dnscontrol.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does DNSControl work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls DNSControl directly from the publisher.

How do I keep DNSControl up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id StackExchange.DNSControl --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of DNSControl from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

5.0.4latest
5.0.3
5.0.2
5.0.0
4.46.0
4.45.0
4.44.1
4.43.3
4.43.2
4.42.0