Managing A Records
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You can manage A records in DNSimple using the DNS record editor.
The instructions in this article assume you’re familiar with the A record format and usage.
Adding an A record
To add an A record
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In the record editor, click and select to add a new A record.
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Enter the A record information.
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Name: the subdomain you want to create the record for, without the domain name. For example, if you want to represent
www.example.com
enterwww
. Leave it blank to represent the root domainexample.com
.
Some providers may instruct you to name the record
@
.@
denotes the current origin. In DNSimple, just leave it blank to represent the root domainexample.com
.- IP Address: the IPv4 address the record will resolve to.
As with any other DNS record, you can configure:
- TTL: the record time-to-live.
- Respond From Regions: Configure Regional Records if desired.
- Notes: Optionally include a record note.
Once you’re ready, click to confirm and create the record.
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Name: the subdomain you want to create the record for, without the domain name. For example, if you want to represent
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The record is created and visible in the record list.
Updating an A record
To update an A record
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In the record editor, search for the record and click on the pencil icon to edit it.
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Update the information and click to save the record.
Removing an A record
To remove an A record
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In the record editor, search for the record and click on the trash icon to delete it.
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Confirm the dialog to delete the record.