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 # Terraform Provider for Nokia QIP
 
+> **⚠️ Important Notice:** Vitesco Technologies has ceased using Nokia QIP as the main DNS tool and we currently don't use this project anymore. No further updates or maintenance will be provided for now.
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+> During our merging with Schaeffler, we will be re-evaluating this tool.
+>
+> Feel free to keep using the tool if you are able to support yourself. Add your comments to [#18](https://github.com/Vitesco-Technologies/terraform-provider-qip/issues/18).
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 The provider for Nokia QIP will allow you to retrieve metadata from QIP or manage IPv4 addresses including their DNS names.
 
 Documentation and releases can also be found on the [Terraform Registry under Vitesco-Technologies/qip][terraform-registry],