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glue_record_in_use

Glue record in use. HTTP status 409.

The registry refused to delete the glue record. The host is still used as a nameserver by one or more domains.

What to do

Change the nameservers of every domain that uses this host, for example with POST /api/v2/domains/{id}/nameservers. Then delete the glue record again.

What the message says

  • ns1.example.com is still used as a nameserver. Change the nameservers that point to it first, then delete the glue record.

Example

Response 409
{
  "type": "https://developer.hostup.se/errors/glue_record_in_use",
  "title": "Glue record in use",
  "status": 409,
  "detail": "ns1.example.com is still used as a nameserver. Change the nameservers that point to it first, then delete the glue record.",
  "code": "glue_record_in_use",
  "requestId": "req_01hxa3b4c5d6e7f8g9h0j1k2m3"
}

Branch on code, not on title or detail. When you contact support about it, include the requestId. More in Errors and retries.

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