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Manage 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 are familiar with the A record format and usage.

Adding an A record

To add an A record

  1. If you have more than one account, select the relevant one from the account switcher at the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. On the header, click the tab.
  3. Locate the relevant domain, and click on the name to access the domain page.
  4. Click at the top right of the domain page.

  5. Click , and select . Add record menu with an arrow pointing to A

  6. Enter the A record information. Add A record form

    • Name: The subdomain you want to create the record for, without the domain name. For example, if you want to represent www.example.com enter www. Leave it blank to represent the root domain example.com. Some providers use @ for the root domain. In DNSimple, leave the field blank instead.
    • IP Address: The IPv4 address the record will resolve to.
    • TTL (Refresh Rate): The record’s time-to-live.
    • Respond From Regions: Configure Regional Records if desired.
    • Notes: Include a record note (optional).

  7. Click .

  8. The record editor opens with the message , and the new record is in the list. screenshot: a record added

Note

Some hosting providers label fields differently than DNSimple does, which can be confusing if you are copying DNS settings from another provider.

  • In DNSimple, Name = what others might call Host.
  • In DNSimple, Content = what others might call Value.

Updating an A record

To update an A record

  1. If you have more than one account, select the relevant one from the account switcher at the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. On the header, click the tab.
  3. Locate the relevant domain, and click on the name to access the domain page.
  4. Click at the top right of the domain page.
  5. Locate the A record you want to update in the list.
  6. Click the three-dot actions menu at the end of the record row, then select . screenshot: edit an A record
  7. Update the information, and click to save the record.

Removing an A record

To remove an A record

  1. If you have more than one account, select the relevant one from the account switcher at the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. On the header, click the tab.
  3. Locate the relevant domain, and click on the name to access the domain page.
  4. Click at the top right of the domain page.
  5. Locate the A record you want to remove in the list.
  6. Click the three-dot actions menu at the end of the record row, then select . screenshot: delete A record
  7. In the dialog, add a note if you want to record why, then click .

Have more questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance managing A records, contact support, and we will be happy to help. You can also read more about DNS hosting at DNSimple.