Understanding DNS Records
DNS records control how your domain connects to services like hosting, email, and more.
Common Record Types
A Record
Points your domain to an IP address (IPv4).
| Type | Name | Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | @ | 123.45.67.89 | 3600 |
AAAA Record
Points your domain to an IPv6 address.
CNAME Record
Points a subdomain to another domain name.
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | www | yourdomain.com |
| CNAME | mail.yourdomain.com |
MX Record
Directs email to your mail server.
| Type | Priority | Value |
|---|---|---|
| MX | 10 | mail.yourdomain.com |
TXT Record
Used for verification, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| TXT | @ | v=spf1 +a +mx ~all |
NS Record
Specifies the nameservers for your domain.
Where to Manage DNS
- Using our nameservers: Manage in your hosting control panel
- Using external DNS (Cloudflare, etc.): Manage in that provider's dashboard
DNS Propagation
Changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate globally, though most complete within 1-4 hours.
Tips
- Keep TTL low (300) when making changes, increase after
- Always have backup of your DNS records
- Use tools like
digor online DNS checkers to verify changes