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Understanding read-only mode
Why every connection starts read-only and what you can do in it.
Read-only mode is ZentraLink's safe default. It lets you see everything without the risk of changing anything.
Step by step
- 1
Observe without risk
In read-only mode ZentraLink reads zones, records and certificates but cannot make any change.
- 2
Run checks freely
Review DNS, SSL and mail health for every domain — checks never modify your data.
- 3
Plan before you act
Use the full picture to decide which providers should later move to active management.
Tip: Read-only is not a limited trial mode — many teams keep providers read-only on purpose for pure monitoring.