Applies to: Domains

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Manage DNS records

Domains using Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting nameservers can add, edit or delete DNS records in your Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting account.

  1. Domain is registered with Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting and is using Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting nameservers: DNS settings are managed in the Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting account with the domain.
  2. Domain is not registered with Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting and is using Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting nameservers: DNS settings are managed in the Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting account with the domain. This is common when using DNS Hosting.
  3. Domain is not registered with Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting and is not using Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting nameservers: DNS settings are managed through at a different DNS or hosting provider, not Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting.

Add, edit or delete DNS records for domains using Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting nameservers.

  • A record: The primary DNS record used to connect your domain to an IP address that directs visitors to your website, including subdomains that point to an IP address. Add / Edit / Delete
  • CNAME: Add a prefix to your domain name that points to another domain or subdomain. A CNAME cannot point to an IP address. Add / Edit / Delete
  • MX record: Manages email delivery to make sure your email messages get to your inbox. Different email services use different MX records, and email with Secureserver.net Domain Name Web Hosting is automatically set up for you. Add / Edit / Delete
  • TXT record: Displays text in your domain's DNS that can verify domain ownership and setup email sender policies. Add / Edit / Delete
  • SPF record: A type of TXT record that lets you set up email sender policies. Add / Edit / Delete

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