Introduction

• CSV/XLSX → Cloudflare Zone Converter helps you convert DNS records list (CSV/XLSX or Zone .txt) to standard BIND zone file for import into Cloudflare.
• Cloudflare has a “scan” DNS feature when adding a domain, but it often misses SRV, CAA, TXT (DKIM/DMARC/Verify), specific MX. The most reliable way is to export DNS data from the current provider, convert via this tool, then import into Cloudflare.

When to Use

• Migrate DNS from provider A to Cloudflare.
• Want to sync all advanced records (long TXT, SRV, CAA, NS…).
• Need to export/import in Zone (.txt) format, or standardize CSV/XLSX before import.

Prepare Data (From Provider)
You need to get all DNS records. There are 3 common scenarios in VN:

• Using “standard panel”:
  • >cPanel: go to “Zone Editor” > “Manage” to view all records. cPanel doesn't always have an export button. You can:
    • Request zone file from provider (ticket).
    • Or copy table to Excel then “Save as CSV” by columns: Host,Type,Data,TTL (MX can add Priority).
  • DirectAdmin: “DNS Management” sometimes has “Export as Bind file” (depending on config). If available, download .txt/.zone. If not, copy table to CSV.
  • Plesk: “Websites & Domains” > “DNS Settings” > “Export DNS zone file” (nếu bật). Tải .txt. Nếu không có, copy bảng sang CSV.
• Using brand-specific (often customized panel): Mắt Bão, PA Việt Nam, Nhân Hòa, Tenten, iNET, Z.com, VinaHost, AZDIGI, BKNS, DIGISTAR…
  • Find “DNS”, “DNS Management” or “Zone/Records” section.
  • If has “Export/Backup DNS”, download .txt or .csv.
  • If not, open table, select all copy to Excel/Google Sheets, check columns then “Save as CSV”.
• If unavoidable:
  • Contact support to request zone file (BIND). This is the fastest and least error-prone way.

CSV Input Tips (tool accepts):

• Column headers: Host,Type,Data,TTL (case insensitive). Priority is optional column for MX.
• TXT: Data có thể có dấu ngoặc kép; tool sẽ tự chuẩn hóa/đặt quote. Ví dụ: “v=spf1 include:mail… ~all”.
• MX: 2 valid ways:
  • Has Priority column and Data = mail.domain.com.; or
  • No Priority column and Data = 10 mail.domain.com. (tool auto splits).
• SRV: put full “priority weight port target” in Data, e.g. 0 0 443 mail.domain.com..
• NS: if Data has multiple nameservers separated by commas, tool will split into multiple zone lines.
• TTL: if empty, tool defaults to 3600.

Use Tool (csvtozoneconverter.html)

• Input data:
  • Select “File” and upload .csv, .xlsx/.xls, .txt/.zone; or
  • Select “Paste” and choose type “CSV” or “Zone (.txt)” to paste content directly.
• Click “Convert”.
• View results:
  • “Show Zone” to view BIND zone (standard for Cloudflare import).
  • “Show CSV” if you want to review in table format.
• Export results:
  • “Copy” to copy in current display mode.
  • “Download .txt” to get zone file (named like Cloudflare e.g. domain-cloudflare-bind-fixed.txt).
  • “Download .csv/.xlsx” if you want to save in table format.

Upload to Cloudflare

• Add domain to Cloudflare (Add a site).
• Go to DNS > Advanced Actions > Import and Export DNS > “Import”.
• Upload the .txt (zone BIND) file that you exported from the tool.
• Check again:
  • Full MX, TXT (DKIM/DMARC/Google verify), SRV, CAA, internal NS (if any), PTR (if used) records.
  • Turn on/off “Proxy” (orange cloud) as needed for A/CNAME web records. Mail, FTP, SIP… records are usually set to “DNS only”.
  • TTL: Cloudflare may change some TTLs to “Auto”. This is normal.
  • DNSSEC: reconfigure DNSSEC in Cloudflare (does not move with zone file).
• Point the domain's nameserver to Cloudflare's 2 NS records as instructed.

Why Not Just Use “Scan”

• Cloudflare's Scan misses SRV/CAA/long TXT and other internal records.
• Importing from standardized zone/CSV file preserves all records, avoids email/DKIM/app disruptions.

Supported Record Types

• Supports all common records: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, SRV, CAA, PTR…
• Special handling:
  • TXT always properly quoted per standard.
  • MX intelligently splits Priority.
  • Multi-target NS (comma-separated) → multiple zone lines.
• If the record is unusual or has a special format, paste it in Zone format into the tool for safe conversion.

Mẹo & Lưu Ý

• Ensure hostname/target ends with a dot (.) when it's FQDN (e.g. mail.domain.com.). Cloudflare accepts without the dot, but standard BIND usually has it.
• After import, quick test: A, CNAME website; MX/TXT email; SRV service; CAA certificate.
• If XLSX cannot be loaded (CDN blocked), use CSV.

Do you need me to add detailed instructions for the specific panel you're using (e.g. screenshots step by step for Mắt Bão/PA/DirectAdmin/Plesk)?