Knowledge Base
How to Manage DNS Records in DirectAdmin
Configuring DNS for Your Domain
DNS records control how your domain connects to various services.
Accessing DNS Management
- Log into DirectAdmin
- Click DNS Management
- Select the domain to manage
Common DNS Record Types
| Type | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| A | Points domain to IP address | example.com → 192.168.1.1 |
| CNAME | Alias for another domain | www → example.com |
| MX | Mail server | mail.example.com (priority 10) |
| TXT | Text records (SPF, verification) | v=spf1 include:... |
| AAAA | IPv6 address | 2001:db8::1 |
Adding a New Record
- Click Add Record
- Select the record type
- Enter the name (subdomain or @ for root)
- Enter the value
- Set TTL (Time To Live)
- Click Add
Common Tasks
Creating a Subdomain
Add an A record: blog → your-server-ip
Pointing to External Service
Add a CNAME: shop → myshop.shopify.com
DNS Propagation
Changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate worldwide, though usually much faster.