Add a new dns record
To add a new DNS record, you'll need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to your DNS provider
You'll need to log in to your DNS provider's control panel or website. This is usually done by visiting their website and entering your login credentials.
Step 2: Access the DNS management interface
Once you're logged in, you'll need to access the DNS management interface. This is usually done by clicking on a button or link that says "DNS Management" or "Domain Name System".
Step 3: Select the domain you want to add the record for
In the DNS management interface, you'll need to select the domain you want to add the new DNS record for. This is usually done by clicking on the domain name in a list or selecting it from a dropdown menu.
Step 4: Add a new DNS record
Once you've selected the domain, you'll need to add a new DNS record. This is usually done by clicking on a button that says "Add Record" or "Create Record".
Step 5: Fill in the record details
You'll need to fill in the details for the new DNS record. This will typically include:
- Record type: This is the type of DNS record you want to create (e.g. A, CNAME, MX, etc.).
- Name: This is the name of the record (e.g. @, www, mail, etc.).
- Value: This is the value associated with the record (e.g. an IP address, a hostname, etc.).
- TTL: This is the time to live for the record (e.g. how long it will be cached by DNS resolvers).
Step 6: Save the record
Once you've filled in the record details, you'll need to save the record. This is usually done by clicking on a button that says "Save" or "Add Record".
Example: Adding an A record
Here's an example of how to add an A record:
- Record type: A
- Name: @ (or leave blank for the root domain)
- Value: 192.0.2.1 (the IP address you want to point to)
- TTL: 3600 (1 hour)
Example: Adding a CNAME record
Here's an example of how to add a CNAME record:
- Record type: CNAME
- Name: www
- Value: example.com (the hostname you want to point to)
- TTL: 3600 (1 hour)
Example: Adding an MX record
Here's an example of how to add an MX record:
- Record type: MX
- Name: mail
- Value: 10 mail.example.com (the priority and hostname you want to point to)
- TTL: 3600 (1 hour)
Remember to replace the example values with your own values.