Managing DNS Records in DirectAdmin

Working with DNS Records in DirectAdmin

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.

Accessing DNS Management

1. Log in to DirectAdmin.
2. Navigate to Account Manager → DNS Management.
3. Select the domain you want to manage from the dropdown if you have multiple domains.

Common DNS Record Types

• A Record: Maps a domain or subdomain to an IPv4 address. Example: example.com → 192.0.2.1
• AAAA Record: Maps a domain to an IPv6 address. Example: example.com → 2001:db8::1
• CNAME Record: Creates an alias pointing to another domain name. Example: blog.example.com → example.com
• MX Record: Specifies mail servers for your domain with priority values. Lower numbers indicate higher priority.
• TXT Record: Stores text data, commonly used for SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and domain verification.
• NS Record: Specifies authoritative nameservers for the domain.
• SRV Record: Defines the location of specific services (e.g., SIP, XMPP).
• CAA Record: Specifies which certificate authorities are allowed to issue certificates for your domain.

Adding a DNS Record

1. In the DNS Management section, locate the Add Record area.
2. Select the record type from the dropdown.
3. Enter the Name (subdomain or leave blank for the root domain).
4. Enter the Value (IP address, domain name, or text string depending on record type).
5. Set the TTL (Time to Live) – the default of 3600 seconds (1 hour) is suitable for most cases.
6. Click Add.

Editing and Deleting Records

To modify an existing record, click the record in the list, update the fields, and click Save. To delete a record, select it and click Delete.