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Methods, systems, and computer program products for managing access to a Domain Name Service (DNS) database. Embodiments of the present disclosure enable authorization of DNS request messages, such as queries and update requests according to user and network address information. The authorization functionality may be incorporated into existing DNS systems. The invention includes a method including receiving a DNS request message originated from a client by a user, the DNS request message comprising a request and identification information specific to the user; determining if the client is authorized to access a DNS database in dependence upon client address information and the user specific identification information contained in the DNS request message; and executing the request in response to determining the user is authorized. The method may further include extracting user specific identification information from a portion of the ID field of DNS messages.
