Using wildcards in DNS names #3959

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opened 2025-12-29 18:32:17 +01:00 by adam · 2 comments
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Originally created by @tvoretz on GitHub (Aug 9, 2020).

Environment

  • Python version: 3.6.5
  • NetBox version: 2.8.9

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Edit IP Address in IPAM
  2. Try to save with * in DNS name like: "*.example.local"

Expected Behavior

IP address saved correctly.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcard_DNS_record

Observed Behavior

Error: "Only alphanumeric characters, hyphens, periods, and underscores are allowed in DNS names"

Originally created by @tvoretz on GitHub (Aug 9, 2020). ### Environment * Python version: 3.6.5 * NetBox version: 2.8.9 ### Steps to Reproduce 1. Edit IP Address in IPAM 2. Try to save with * in DNS name like: "*.example.local" ### Expected Behavior IP address saved correctly. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcard_DNS_record ### Observed Behavior Error: "Only alphanumeric characters, hyphens, periods, and underscores are allowed in DNS names"
adam added the type: featurestatus: needs ownerpending closure labels 2025-12-29 18:32:17 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 18:32:17 +01:00
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@stale[bot] commented on GitHub (Oct 3, 2020):

This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. NetBox is governed by a small group of core maintainers which means not all opened issues may receive direct feedback. Please see our contributing guide.

@stale[bot] commented on GitHub (Oct 3, 2020): This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. NetBox is governed by a small group of core maintainers which means not all opened issues may receive direct feedback. Please see our [contributing guide](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md).
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@stale[bot] commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2020):

This issue has been automatically closed due to lack of activity. In an effort to reduce noise, please do not comment any further. Note that the core maintainers may elect to reopen this issue at a later date if deemed necessary.

@stale[bot] commented on GitHub (Oct 18, 2020): This issue has been automatically closed due to lack of activity. In an effort to reduce noise, please do not comment any further. Note that the core maintainers may elect to reopen this issue at a later date if deemed necessary.
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Reference: starred/netbox#3959