HTTPDNS provides global recursive resolution to support mobile applications that operate outside China. This service helps you achieve global coverage and provides nearby access for your users.
For more information about the basic features of HTTPDNS, see Features and Benefits.
Scenarios
This feature is for Alibaba Cloud customers on the China site who operate mobile applications worldwide. It helps you provide a unified service for users both inside and outside China.
Global node deployment
HTTPDNS has deployed service nodes in multiple regions worldwide. This provides nearby access for applications that operate outside China and effectively reduces resolution latency.
Region | Node | IPv4/IPv6 | HTTP/HTTPS | Automatic SDK scheduling | DoH protocol |
Asia-Pacific region | Singapore | Dual-stack support | Supported | Support | Supported |
China (Hong Kong) | Dual-stack support | Support | Supported | Not supported | |
Indonesia | Dual-stack support | Support | Support | Not supported | |
Japan | Dual-stack support | Support | Support | Not supported | |
Europe | Germany | Dual-stack support | Support | Support | Not supported |
Americas | US East | Dual-stack support | Supported | Support | Not supported |
Benefits for scenarios outside China
Handles complex network environments
Mitigates application availability issues caused by unstable carrier networks in regions such as Southeast Asia.
Supports integration with leading international Domain Name System (DNS) providers, such as Akamai and Cloudflare, for precise global resolution scheduling.
It is also compatible with API connections. This simplifies access for servers and non-mainstream clients.
One-time integration, global deployment
After a one-time software development kit (SDK) integration, your application can be deployed globally. You do not need to update the client for different regions. For more information, see How to obtain an endpoint for resolution.
For customers on the China site, billing and settlement are completed in China. For more information, see Billing.
Service quality assurance
HTTPDNS provides precise traffic scheduling worldwide for efficient and stable resolution services. Service availability is guaranteed by a Service-Level Agreement (SLA). For more information, see Service Level Agreement.
If you have more questions, see Technical support.
Applicable to
HTTPDNS