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# Joker

## Configuration

To use this provider, add an entry to `creds.json` with your Joker.com credentials:

{% code title="creds.json" %}

```json
{
  "joker": {
    "TYPE": "JOKER",
    "username": "your-username@joker.com",
    "password": "your-password"
  }
}
```

{% endcode %}

You must have a reseller account in joker.com to use the DMAPI.

Alternatively, you can use an API key (if you have created one on the Joker.com website):

{% code title="creds.json" %}

```json
{
  "joker": {
    "TYPE": "JOKER",
    "api-key": "your-api-key"
  }
}
```

{% endcode %}

## Metadata

This provider does not recognize any special metadata fields unique to Joker.

## Usage

An example configuration:

{% code title="dnsconfig.js" %}

```javascript
var REG_NONE = NewRegistrar("none");
var DSP_JOKER = NewDnsProvider("joker");

D("example.tld", REG_NONE, DnsProvider(DSP_JOKER),
    A("test", "1.2.3.4"),
    CNAME("www", "test"),
    MX("@", 10, "mail.example.tld."),
    TXT("_dmarc", "v=DMARC1; p=reject; rua=mailto:dmarc@example.tld"),
END);
```

{% endcode %}

## Limitations

* This provider updates entire zones, not individual records
* Concurrent operations are not supported due to session-based authentication
* Some record types are not supported (see provider capabilities)
* Minimum TTL is 300 seconds

## Notes

* The provider uses Joker's DMAPI (Domain Management API)
* Authentication uses session-based tokens that expire after inactivity
* Zone updates replace the entire zone content
* The provider supports both username/password and API key authentication

## Supported Record Types

* A
* AAAA
* CNAME
* MX
* TXT
* SRV
* CAA
* NAPTR

## Unsupported Record Types

* ALIAS
* DS
* DNSKEY
* HTTPS
* LOC
* PTR
* SOA
* SSHFP
* SVCB
* TLSA


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