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How to set DNS record to A Record with my own IP address?

Posted By kittydoll

8/23/2011 14:11

How do i set my DNS record? Just select A and type in IP address? Any additional steps required?

Why is there only one option with item A under the record type droplist. My host says Create 2 A-Records.

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Posted By teamdynadot

9/7/2011 18:30

Your current settings are correct. You don't need to make any further changes.

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.

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