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Manage 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 are familiar with the URL record format and usage.

Adding a URL record

To add a URL record

  1. Use the account switcher at the top right corner of the page to select the appropriate account.
  2. From the Domain Names list, click the domain you want to manage.
  3. On the domain page, click Record editor at the top-right.

  4. In the record editor, click Add and select URL to add a new URL record.

    screenshot: Selecting URL record from list of record types

  5. Enter the URL record information.

    screenshot: Create new URL record form

    • Name: The subdomain you want to redirect, without the domain name. For example, if you want to redirect www.example.com enter www. Leave it blank to redirect the root domain example.com.
    • Content: The redirect target URL. It must be a URL (e.g. https://blog.example.com). It can also contain a path, query and any other standard URL components (e.g. http://blog.example.com/path/to/site?redir=1).

    As with any other DNS record, you can configure:

    Once you are ready, click Add Record to confirm and create the record.

  6. The record is created and visible in the record list.

    screenshot: Showing new URL record form

Updating a URL record

To update a URL record

  1. Use the account switcher at the top right corner of the page to select the appropriate account.
  2. From the Domain Names list, click the domain you want to manage.
  3. On the domain page, click Record editor at the top-right.
  4. Locate the URL record you want to update in the list.

  5. Click the … menu at the end of the record row, then select Edit.

    screenshot: Showing button to edit an existing URL record

  6. Update the information and click Update Record to save the record.

Removing a URL record

To remove a URL record

  1. Use the account switcher at the top right corner of the page to select the appropriate account.
  2. From the Domain Names list, click the domain you want to manage.
  3. On the domain page, click Record editor at the top-right.
  4. Locate the URL record you want to update in the list.

  5. Click the … menu at the end of the record row, then select Delete.

    Screenshot: Showing button for deleting a URL record

  6. Confirm the dialog to delete the record.

Have more questions?

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