How to Update A Records - DNS Management

What is an A Record?

An A Record assigns an address for your domain to a specific IP (www to 12.345.678.90). Domain owners typically use it to control which specific servers host a particular function associated with their online presence (website, email, etc.) Many other DNS records require an associated A Record in order to function properly. The usual A records to update when changing the IP address are the '@' and 'www' A records.

How To Update A Records?

1. Log in to your Domains Dashboard.
   
2. On the dashboard, select the domain you wish to update the A records.
   There are two views in the Domains dashboard - the Card and List views. Click on the view icons to switch to your preferred view. 
   
3. Choose the domain you wish to modify.  
   In the Card view, click the domain's Manage button.

   

   In List view, click the domain or its gear icon on the right-hand side.

   

4. Click on DNS & Nameservers in the left-hand menu.
   
5. On the DNS & Nameservers page, select the DNS Records tab. 
   
6. Add a new A Record by clicking the blue + button.
   
7. Or, click the three dots next to the A record you wish to edit or delete.
   
8. Make your revisions and click on Update DNS.
   

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