Dynadot Help

DNS

• How do I set up DNS for my domain?

  To set up DNS for your domain, please follow these steps: Sign in to your Dynadot account. Select "My Domains" from the left-side menu bar and click "Manage Domains" in the drop-down. Check the box next to your domain name(s) and click on the "Action" button. Choose "DNS Settings" from the "Action" list. On the DNS Settings page, select the "Dynadot DNS" setting from the top drop-down menu. Choose the "Record Type" you want to use from the drop-down menu, then enter the IP Address or Target Host of your web server in the text box. If you have an Email Server or MX Record available for your domain email, enter the priority (otherwise known as distance) and the hostname in the subsequent text boxes. You can also specify subdomain records in the "Subdomain Records(optional)" section the same way you do to the "Domain Record(optional)". Press the "Save Settings" button to save your changes. Please be aware that it might take some time for your name server changes to propagate. Note: If you have been instructed to add an "@", this simply means that the record should be entered under the "Domain Record (optional)" section. The "@" itself should not be entered.

• How do I create a CNAME?

  A CNAME record is short-hand for Canonical Name record, which allows you to assign a domain or subdomain to another address or hostname. CNAME records should only be used if you can't use an A record. NOTE: If you already have an A record within the Domain records section, please SKIP step 5! To create a CNAME, please follow these steps: Sign in to your Dynadot account. Select "My Domains" from the left-side menu bar and click "Manage Domains" in the drop-down. Check the box next to the domain name(s) and select "DNS Settings" from the "Action" drop-down menu. On the new page, select the "Dynadot DNS" option from the drop-down menu. In the "Domain Record (optional)" section at the top, select "Forward" as the record type, choose forward type, and enter "https://www.yourdomainname.ext" as the "Target Host". (NOTE: This is optional and please replace the value based on your own domain name.) Under the "Subdomain Record (optional)" field, enter "www" as the subdomain, select "CNAME" as the record type and enter the CNAME record given to you. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Save Settings" button to save your changes. Please be aware that it might take some time for your changes to propagate.A CNAME may be necessary for your domain to work with the following: Blogger, Blogspot, TypePad, iweb, MobileMe, zenfolio, ning.Your settings should look similar to what is shown below:

• How do I create an A record to point my domain to an IP address?

  To create an A record, please follow these steps: Sign in to your Dynadot account. Select "My Domains" from the left-side menu bar and click "Manage Domains" in the drop-down. Check the box next to your domain name(s) and click on the "Action" button. Choose "DNS Settings" from the "Action" list. On the DNS Settings page, select the "Dynadot DNS" setting from the top drop-down menu. In the "Domain Record (optional)" section, select "A" from the drop-down menu and then enter your IP address in the "IP Address or Target Host" box. In the "Subdomain Records (optional)" section, enter "www" as the subdomain, select "A" from the drop-down menu and then enter your IP address in the "IP Address or Target Host" box. Press the "Save Settings" button to save your changes. Please be aware it might take some time for your settings to propagate.Wix Hosting, Weebly

• How do I enter a TXT record for my domain?

  To enter a TXT record for your domain, please follow these steps: Sign in to your Dynadot account. Select "My Domains" from the left-side menu bar and then "Manage Domains" in the drop-down. Check the box next to your domain name(s) and click on the "Action" button. Choose "DNS Settings" from the "Action" list. On the DNS Settings page, select the "Dynadot DNS" setting from the top drop-down menu. Under the "Domain Record (optional)" section, select "TXT" from the drop-down. Specify your TXT record in the "IP Address or Target Host" box. Press the "Save Settings" button to save your changes. NOTE: The TXT record cannot be set by itself; you must enter a root domain record type (A/AAAA/CNAME/Forwarding) if you want to use a TXT record. You will not be able to set a TXT record without an additional record type.

• How do I set up my MX records so I can use my domain email if I'm using DNS?

  MX records are mail exchange records that specify the mail server responsible for accepting email messages for your domain.To set up your MX records using our DNS, please follow the instructions below: Sign in to your Dynadot account. Check the box next to your domain name(s) and click on the "Action" button. Choose "DNS Settings" from the "Action" list. On the DNS Settings page, select "Dynadot DNS" from the drop-down menu. Under the "Domain Record (optional)" section, select "MX" from the "Record Type" drop-down. Enter your MX record in the "IP Address or Target Host" box, and the record's priority in the "Distance" box. Press the "Save Settings" button to save your changes. Learn how to set up your domain with Dynadot Email Hosting using DNS If you are using our Email plan.

• How can I use DKIM with my domain?

  You can use DKIM by adding a TXT record to a subdomain. If you are using Google as your email provider, that subdomain will likely be "google._domainkey". The actual values will be given by your email provider.To enter in the record, please follow these steps: Sign in to your Dynadot account. Select "Manage Domains" from the "My Domains" drop-down menu. Check the box next to your domain name(s) and choose "DNS Settings" option from "Action" dropdown menu. Choose "Dynadot DNS" option from the dropdown menu. Scroll down to the "Subdomain Records (optional)" section. Enter your subdomain in the box provided. Under the "Record Type" section, select "TXT" from the drop-down menu. Enter the value given by your email host in the "IP Address or Target Host" box. Click on the "Save Settings" button at the bottom of the page to save your changes. Your settings should look similar to what is shown here: Note: All values shown in the picture are examples only. Please replace it with information from your host.

• How can I clear or disable my DNS records?

  You must update your settings to clear or disable your DNS records. For example, you can change your settings to our domain parking or use name servers and they will override your DNS records.After you've changed your domain to a new setting, you can clear your DNS records following below steps: Sign in to your Dynadot account. Select "My Domains" from the left-side menu bar and click "Manage Domains" in the drop-down. Check the box next to your domain name(s) and click on the "Action" button. Choose "DNS Settings" from the "Action" list. On the DNS Settings page, select the "Dynadot DNS" setting from the top drop-down menu. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "Clear Settings" button.

• How do I enter an SRV record for my domain?

  To enter an SRV record for your domain, please follow these steps: Sign in to your Dynadot account. Select "My Domains" from the left-side menu bar and click "Manage Domains" in the drop-down. Check the box next to your domain name(s) and click on the "Action" button. Choose "DNS Settings" from the "Action" list. On the DNS Settings page, select the "Dynadot DNS" setting from the top drop-down menu. Under the "Subdomain Records(optional)" section, select "SRV" from the "Record Type" drop-down menu. Enter the Service and Protocol values together in the subdomain box. Add a period between the two. In the "IP Address or Target Host" field, enter in the Priority, Weight, Port and Target. Only add one space in between each value. Click on the "Save Settings" button to save your changes. Your settings should look similar to what is shown below:

• How do I add a Sender Policy Framework (SPF) to my domain?

  You can enter SPF records using the TXT record type in the DNS settings in your Dynadot account. To set an SPF record, please follow these steps: Sign in to your Dynadot account. Select "My Domains" from the left-side menu bar and click "Manage Domains" in the drop-down. Check the box next to your domain name(s) and click on the "Action" button. Choose "DNS Settings" from the "Action" list. On the DNS page, select the "Dynadot DNS" setting from the top drop-down menu. Under the "Domain Record (optional)" section, select "TXT" from the drop-down menu. Enter the information for your SPF record in the "IP Address or Target Host" box. Press the "Save Settings" to save your changes. Setting SPF records can help prevent spammers from sending messages with forged from addresses at your domain.

• How do I enter an ANAME (ALIAS) record for my domain?

  An ANAME record, also known as an 'ALIAS' record, works similarly to a CNAME record but unlike CNAME records an ANAME record can be used together with other DNS record types, such as MX and TXT records. NOTE: ANAME records CANNOT be added to the "Subdomain Records (optional)" section of your DNS settings. It isn't possible to use an ANAME record if you are also using an A, AAAA, Forward, or Stealth Forward record in the "Domain Record (optional section)" as these record types will conflict with your ANAME record. To enter an ANAME record for your domain, please follow these steps: Sign in to your Dynadot account. Select "My Domains" from the left-side menu bar and then "Manage Domains" in the drop-down. Check the box next to your domain name(s) and click on the "Action" button. Choose "DNS Settings" from the "Action" list. On the DNS Settings page, select the "Dynadot DNS" setting from the top drop-down menu. Under the "Domain Record (optional)" section, select "ANAME" from the drop-down. Enter your ANAME record in the "IP Address or Target Host" box. Press the "Save Settings" button to save your changes.