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# [Set up external-dns on a kubernetes cluster](https://yodamad.hashnode.dev/set-up-external-dns-on-a-kubernetes-cluster?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In this article, I'm going to explain how to set up external-dns module in a Kubernetes cluster. This module is useful to generate dynamic URLs when deploying applications in a cluster. It detects components when they are deployed into the cluster an...

Apr 15, 2023 · 6 min read · yodamad.hashnode.dev  
Updated May 9, 2023  
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## Written by

[Matthieu Vincent](https://hashnode.com/@yodamad)

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[Maxime](https://hashnode.com/@iMax)

[Apr 17, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/set-up-external-dns-on-a-kubernetes-cluster/643b13bdcf996afafd62455f/comment/643d512b2fbf48da589e71b6)

Wouldn't that have also worked with a wildcard DNS? Then, no need for an external DNS service. Although less secure (filter would be on ingress, not in DNS resolving).

[Matthieu Vincent](https://hashnode.com/@yodamad)

[Apr 17, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/set-up-external-dns-on-a-kubernetes-cluster/643b13bdcf996afafd62455f/comment/643d512b2fbf48da589e71b6#reply-643d53f9f6c4d2d2989967d3)

In my point of view, it's a security risk and a bad practice, that's why I prefer this way even if a bit complicated (not that much when everything is setup)