Managing DNS records

Add and edit DNS records for any domain TDesk is authoritative for. Open the domain from Active Sites (or Domains) and use its DNS section.

Adding a record

1. In the domain's DNS section, fill in the new-record row.
2. Name — the host, e.g. www, @ for the root, or mail.
3. Type — A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.
4. Value — the target (an IP for A, a hostname for CNAME, etc.).
5. TTL — how long resolvers cache it, in seconds (default 3600).
6. Priority — only for MX/SRV records (lower = higher priority).
7. Click Add. The record goes live on the next zone update.

Common records

• A — points a name at an IPv4 address.
• CNAME — aliases one name to another (don't use on the root).
• MX — directs mail; set the priority and the mail host.
• TXT — SPF, DKIM, DMARC and verification strings.

Editing & deleting

Change a record's value inline and save, or click delete on its row to remove it. Mail authentication records (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) are often managed for you — see Spam filtering & DKIM.