---
title: "Test domains"
description: "Get a subdomain of test.network for $1/month. Perfect for development, staging and testing, with a fully managed DNS zone that you control."
url: "https://edge.network/docs/dns/test-domains"
section: "DNS"
---

# Test domains

Get a subdomain of test.network for $1/month for development or testing. You don't need a domain registrar: pick a name and start building.

## What you get

- **Your own subdomain:** for example `my-project.test.network`, a real, working domain you can use anywhere.
- **Full DNS zone control:** add A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and all other record types. It's a fully delegated zone, so you manage it like any other domain.
- **Automatic SSL:** point your test domain at Edge CDN and SSL certificates are provisioned automatically via Let's Encrypt.
- **Instant activation:** test.network domains are activated instantly, with no nameserver verification needed. Pick a name, register, and your DNS zone is ready in seconds.

## How it works

The zone is active immediately. There's no waiting for DNS propagation, since Edge controls the parent zone. NS and SOA records are managed automatically and cannot be modified by the customer.

> [!NOTE]
> **Where to find test.network domains.** test.network domains don't appear in the main DNS zones list. They have their own section in the console under **DNS → test.network**.

1. **Choose a subdomain.** Navigate to **DNS → test.network** in the console and enter your desired subdomain name.
2. **Register.** Click **Register ($1/month)**. A DNS zone is created in your account and NS delegation records are set up automatically.
3. **Add records.** Manage your zone like any domain: add A records for servers, a CNAME for CDN, MX for email and TXT for verification.
4. **Use it.** Point your test domain at a VM, a CDN deployment or any external service. Use it for staging, demos or development.

## Use cases

- **Staging environments:** give each project a staging URL like `staging.test.network` that your team can access.
- **Client demos:** deploy client work to `client-name.test.network` for review before going live on their domain.
- **API development:** host your API at `api.test.network` during development, with real SSL and DNS.
- **Learning and experimentation:** try out DNS, CDN and compute features with a real domain without buying one.

## Pricing

**$1/month per subdomain** (also available as £1 and €1):

- Full DNS zone control
- All record types supported
- Automatic SSL via CDN
- Cancel any time
- Up to 5 per account

## Next steps

- [DNS getting started](/docs/dns/getting-started) — Add your first domain
- [DNS records](/docs/dns/records) — Configure A, CNAME, MX and more