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Managing DNS Settings in DirectAdmin

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to manage DNS settings in DirectAdmin

Evans

Last Update 2 mesi fa

This guide will walk you through accessing and managing DNS settings within your DirectAdmin control panel, including understanding different record types, adding new records, and modifying existing entries.

1. Accessing DNS Management

  1. Log in to DirectAdmin: Begin by logging into your DirectAdmin control panel.

  2. Navigate to Account Manager: Once logged in, locate the "Account Manager" section in your DirectAdmin dashboard.

  3. Click on DNS Management: Within the "Account Manager" section, click on "DNS Management" to access your DNS settings.

2. Understanding DNS Record Types

The video highlights several common DNS record types you'll encounter:

  • A Records: Map a domain name to an IP address.

  • NS (Name Server) Records: Specify the authoritative name servers for a domain.

  • MX (Mail Exchange) Records: Direct email to the correct mail server for a domain.

  • TXT (Text) Records: Store text-based information for a domain, often used for verification or SPF records.

  • CNAME (Canonical Name) Records: Create an alias for a domain name.

  • PTR (Pointer) Records: Used for reverse DNS lookups, mapping an IP address back to a domain name.

3. Adding a New DNS Record

  1. Click "Add Record": On the DNS Management page, click the "Add Record" button.

  2. Specify Record Type: From the dropdown menu, select the type of DNS record you wish to add (e.g., A, NS, MX, CNAME, PTR, or TXT).

  3. Enter Record Details: Fill in the necessary information for the chosen record type. This will vary depending on the record type (e.g., hostname, IP address, mail server priority).

  4. Include Time To Live (TTL): Enter a Time To Live (TTL) value. This specifies how long DNS resolvers should cache the record before querying for a new one.

  5. Click "Add": Once all details are entered, click the "Add" button to create the new DNS record.

4. Managing Existing DNS Entries

To modify an existing DNS record:

  1. Locate the Entry: On the DNS Management page, find the specific DNS entry you wish to modify.

  2. Click the Edit Icon: Next to the entry, click on the "edit" icon (often represented by a pencil or gear icon).

  3. Enter New Information: Make the necessary changes to the record (e.g., update an IP address for an A record).

  4. Click "Save": After making your changes, click the "Save" button to apply them.

5. DNS Propagation Time

It's crucial to remember that any changes made to your DNS settings can take time to update across the internet. This process is known as DNS propagation.

  • Propagation Period: DNS changes can take up to 24 hours to fully propagate globally.

  • Varying Propagation: Different DNS servers around the world may update at different rates, so some users might see the changes sooner than others.

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