Please Note: This article is only for TLDs that have DNS records which include .com, .xyz, .net, and .org etc.
DNS Records Overview
A DNS record essentially serves as a linkage between a DNS resource and a domain name. Each DNS record is characterized by its specific type, which includes a name and number, an associated expiration time referred to as the "time to live," and data unique to its record type. Our nameservers currently utilize Google Cloud servers.
You can update the DNS records by going to My Domains and clicking on the domain you want to manage.
Here is where you can update and amend DNS records:
Supported DNS Record Types
When managing your DNS settings, you may need to create or edit different types of DNS records. Each record type serves a specific purpose in directing traffic and connecting services to your domain. Below is an overview of the most common DNS records you may encounter.
A Record (Address Record)
• Maps a domain or hostname to an IPv4 address (e.g., 192.0.2.1).
• Commonly used to connect your domain to a website or server.
Please see our guide here on how to add an A record.
CNAME Record (Canonical Name Record)
• Creates an alias for a domain name.
• Often used for subdomains (e.g., pointing blog.example.com to example.com).
• Important: A subdomain with a CNAME cannot have any other DNS records set at the same time.
Please see our guide here on how to add a CNAME record.
AAAA Record (IPv6 Address Record)
• Maps a domain or hostname to an IPv6 address (e.g., 2001:db8::1).
• Similar to an A record, but used for IPv6 instead of IPv4.
Follw the steps in our A record guide here but choose AAAA instead of A record.
TXT Record (Text Record)
• Stores arbitrary text or machine-readable data.
• Commonly used for:
• Security verification (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
• Domain ownership verification.
• A single TXT record can include one or more text strings.
Please see our guide here on how to add a TXT record.
MX Record (Mail Exchange Record)
• Directs email for a domain to the correct mail server.
• Includes a priority value to determine which server to use first.
Please see our guide here on how to add an MX record.
You may also be asked to add a SPF record. Please see our guide here on how to add an SPF record.
Nameservers
Nameservers tell the domain where to go to find the DNS records. If you leave your nameservers set to the default the browser will use our DNS provider (Google Cloud) when looking up the records.
It is possible to change your nameservers if this is required by your hosting provider. Please see our guide here on changing nameservers.
Bulk Updating
To update your DNS records in bulk, go to your Domains page and filter by 'DNS' domains. Tick the Domains you wish to update and select 'Actions':
Under Actions you will see the following options:
- Auto Renewal
- Edit Nameservers
- Edit Forwarding
- Edit Records
- Transfer Out
- Transfer Lock
- Edit tags
- List for Sale
- Copy to Clipboard
Please note, we currently only support up to 50 bulk updates at a time.