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Managing DNS records
Managing DNS Records
DNS (Domain Name System) records control how your domain connects to websites, email, and other services.
Accessing DNS Management
- Log in to your dashboard
- Click on Domains in the sidebar
- Select the domain you want to manage
- Click the DNS tab
Common Record Types
A Record
Points your domain to an IPv4 address.
| Host | Type | Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| @ | A | 192.0.2.1 | 3600 |
| www | A | 192.0.2.1 | 3600 |
AAAA Record
Points your domain to an IPv6 address.
| Host | Type | Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| @ | AAAA | 2001:db8::1 | 3600 |
CNAME Record
Creates an alias pointing to another domain.
| Host | Type | Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| www | CNAME | example.com | 3600 |
| blog | CNAME | myblog.wordpress.com | 3600 |
MX Record
Routes email to mail servers.
| Host | Type | Priority | Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @ | MX | 10 | mail.example.com | 3600 |
TXT Record
Stores text data for verification and security.
| Host | Type | Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| @ | TXT | "v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all" | 3600 |
TTL (Time to Live)
TTL controls how long DNS records are cached:
- 300 (5 min) - Use when making changes
- 3600 (1 hour) - Standard setting
- 86400 (24 hours) - For stable records
Tips
- Lower TTL before making changes, then raise it after
- DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate globally
- Always backup your current records before making changes
- Use our DNS propagation checker to verify changes