Managing URL Records
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You can manage URL records in DNSimple using the DNS record editor.
The instructions in this article assume you’re familiar with the URL record format and usage.
Adding a URL record
To add a URL record
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In the record editor, click and select to add a new URL record.
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Enter the URL record information.
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Name: the subdomain you want to redirect, without the domain name. For example, if you want to redirect
www.example.com
enterwww
. Leave it blank to redirect the root domainexample.com
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Content: the redirect target URL. It must be a URL (e.g.
https://foo.bar.com
). It can also contain a path, query and any other standard URL components (e.g.http://foo.bar.com/path/to/site?redir=1
).
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 redirect, without the domain name. For example, if you want to redirect
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The record is created and visible in the record list.
Updating a URL record
To update a URL 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 a URL record
To remove a URL 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.