Step-by-step instructions
- Step 01
Locate your authoritative DNS provider by checking the domain's current nameservers.
- Step 02
An A record maps a hostname to an IPv4 address. Use the IP specified by the hosting provider.
- Step 03
A CNAME makes a hostname such as www an alias of another hostname, often a service's target address.
- Step 04
TXT records commonly handle verification, email SPF information and other metadata.
- Step 05
MX records direct incoming email. Deleting them may interrupt domain email.
- Step 06
NS records delegate DNS service to nameservers; changing them switches where other DNS records are managed.
- Step 07
Avoid putting a conflicting A and CNAME record on the same www hostname; follow your provider's DNS instructions.
- Step 08
Record previous settings and allow DNS propagation after changes.
Before you finish: important checks
- Domain record types are not interchangeable; use the exact instructions for the destination service.
Common problems and fixes
- Site works, email stopped? Check whether MX/TXT records were lost in a nameserver migration.
Frequently asked questions
Does an SSL certificate live in DNS?
No, though DNS must generally verify/resolve correctly for managed TLS issuance.
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