free DNS hosting service (e.g. mybind.com / xname.org) [closed]

(please note, I have not much knowledge about these things - so I might use some terms incorrectly)

I registered a domain name (only the name, no web hosting) and want to use it with google apps. Before I can do so, I need to have a name server where I can add a TXT record to prove ownership of the domain to google (as written here: http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?answer=60216).

So here are my questions:

• does anyone have any experience with http://mybind.com? It seems that this is exactly what I need, but:
  • is it reliable?
  • is it trustworthy (i.e. there's no way to contact the operator. the "contact us" link points to a site which is no longer available)?
• what if the mybind.com stops its service - can I move to a different DNS hoster any time?
• are there any alternative (free) services you can recommend?

Update: of course I need the DNS hosting not only to prove ownership, but also later for "normal" operation of my domain.

Update 2: I just found another free DNS hosting service: http://www.xname.org/. So any opinions about that provider are also welcome.

Solution 1:

As the owner of MyBind, I can't speak with objectivity, but:

• At least 1 out of the 2 nameservers is always online. For example, if the primary NS is offline for maintenance, then the secondary NS is still available (RFC 2182).
• The contact page is now fixed, so you can easily request support/features/bug fixes.
• In the unlikely case I decide to stop hosting MyBind, you are free to move your records elsewhere (MyBind is just a record hosting service, and has no authority over your domain).
• For alternatives, search for "free dns hosting" or visit MyBind on Alternative.to.
• xname.org is a "free backup DNS service"

Solution 2:

I have no experience with mybind.com. But ANY company that has a dead contact us page ... well that's a huge red flag in my book. I would check out your registrar, most of them offer DNS hosting for free or a nominal fee.

Edit due to comment: I'd suggestion something like DynDNS don't forget this isn't just to prove ownership, but you will also have to host the A and CNAME records to point back to google while you are an apps customer.

Solution 3:

I myself used to use everydns.net before they got bought by dyndns. Now however, I use cloudns.net.

They have support for everything btw. However, my sites aren't really that busy so I wouldn't know how much they support. Only 40GB of traffic per day so.....