Managing DNS Records in DirectAdmin

<h3>Working with DNS Records in DirectAdmin</h3> <p>DNS (Domain Name System) records control how your domain resolves and routes traffic. DirectAdmin provides a DNS management interface that allows you to add, edit, and delete various record types for your domains.</p> <h3>Accessing DNS Management</h3> <ol> <li>Log in to DirectAdmin.</li> <li>Navigate to <strong>Account Manager &rarr; DNS Management</strong>.</li> <li>Select the domain you want to manage from the dropdown if you have multiple domains.</li> </ol> <h3>Common DNS Record Types</h3> <ul> <li><strong>A Record:</strong> Maps a domain or subdomain to an IPv4 address. Example: <code>example.com &rarr; 192.0.2.1</code></li> <li><strong>AAAA Record:</strong> Maps a domain to an IPv6 address. Example: <code>example.com &rarr; 2001:db8::1</code></li> <li><strong>CNAME Record:</strong> Creates an alias pointing to another domain name. Example: <code>blog.example.com &rarr; example.com</code></li> <li><strong>MX Record:</strong> Specifies mail servers for your domain with priority values. Lower numbers indicate higher priority.</li> <li><strong>TXT Record:</strong> Stores text data, commonly used for SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and domain verification.</li> <li><strong>NS Record:</strong> Specifies authoritative nameservers for the domain.</li> <li><strong>SRV Record:</strong> Defines the location of specific services (e.g., SIP, XMPP).</li> <li><strong>CAA Record:</strong> Specifies which certificate authorities are allowed to issue certificates for your domain.</li> </ul> <h3>Adding a DNS Record</h3> <ol> <li>In the DNS Management section, locate the <strong>Add Record</strong> area.</li> <li>Select the record type from the dropdown.</li> <li>Enter the <strong>Name</strong> (subdomain or leave blank for the root domain).</li> <li>Enter the <strong>Value</strong> (IP address, domain name, or text string depending on record type).</li> <li>Set the <strong>TTL</strong> (Time to Live) &ndash; the default of 3600 seconds (1 hour) is suitable for most cases.</li> <li>Click <strong>Add</strong>.</li> </ol> <h3>Editing and Deleting Records</h3> <p>To modify an existing record, click the record in the list, update the fields, and click <strong>Save</strong>. To delete a record, select it and click <strong>Delete</strong>.</p> <div class="alert alert-warning"><strong>Caution:</strong> Modifying NS records, A records for the root domain, or MX records can disrupt your website or email service. Always double-check changes before saving and allow up to 24&ndash;48 hours for DNS propagation worldwide.</div>