---
title: "Creates a new TSIG key."
method: POST
path: "/tsig"
tags: ["tsig"]
---

# Creates a new TSIG key.

`POST /tsig`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://manager.digicertdns.com/v1`
- URL: `https://manager.digicertdns.com/v1/tsig`
- Auth: HTTP bearer
- TypeScript: <https://skmtc.dev/digicert/apis/digicert-dns/docs/tsig/post.ts> (a function with typed inputs; its response is checked against the schema)

This endpoint creates a new TSIG key, allowing users to configure secure key-based authentication for DNS transactions.</br></br>Key features include:</br></br>- **Clear success messaging:** Returns a `200` success code with a confirmation message indicating the successful completion of the requested action.</br>- **Comprehensive error handling:** Returns a `400` error code with a clear description when requests fail.</br>- **Seamless TSIG key creation:** Facilitates the creation of a TSIG key in-line with the appropriate schema, ensuring smooth and efficient organization.

## Request body

- TSIGWithoutId
  - `name` string
  - `tsigAlgorithm` string
  - `tsigSecret` string

## Response `200`

TSIG key created successfully.

- TSIG
  - `id` integer
  - `name` string
  - `tsigAlgorithm` string
  - `tsigSecret` string
  - `createdTs` string
  - `modifiedTs` string
  - `domains` PrimaryIpSetDomains[]
    - `id` integer
    - `name` string

## Other responses

- `400`: Request is malformed or invalid.

---

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