{"id":16874,"date":"2025-06-24T10:17:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T09:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/hosting-faqs\/?p=16874"},"modified":"2025-06-24T10:24:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T09:24:02","slug":"how-to-manage-dns-zone-on-godaddy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/hosting-faqs\/how-to-manage-dns-zone-on-godaddy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage the DNS Zone on GoDaddy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Controlling your provided website and email services to a domain using GoDaddy&#8217;s DNS zone is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/hosting-faqs\/what-are-my-dns-records\/\">Managing your DNS<\/a>. Accessing and changing your records as needed will be illustrated below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Accessing Your Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To start, sign in to your GoDaddy account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cMy Products\u201d or \u201cDomains.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the desired domain from the list, then hit the DNS option button or Manage DNS in the dropdown.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, you\u2019ll find DNS settings in the Domain Control Center of GoDaddy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Genres of Records (Most Frequently Used)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be comfortable with these basic types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Record: <\/strong>Links your domain to an IPv4 address (for your website server).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CNAME Record: <\/strong>Creates an alias from one domain to another (e.g., www to your main domain).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.co.uk\/hosting-faqs\/add-delete-mx-records-webuzo\/\"><strong>MX Record<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> It directs mail meant for your domain name to designated mail servers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TXT Record:<\/strong> Stores text data used for verification (email SPF\/DKIM), used often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Create and Modify Domain Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To add a record, click Add New Record on the Management page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure you select an appropriate TYPE (A or CNAME are the most popular).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name options include @ for the main domain and www, as well as many other customizable selections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, provide an IP address\/Target Domain in \u2018Value \/ Points To.\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cAdd Record\u201d or \u201cSave.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Revising A DNS Record<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the DNS Management page and locate the record you wish to edit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the pencil icon beside it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the correct data for relevant fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cSave.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Removing A DNS Record<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find the record you wish to remove on the DNS Management page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the trash can icon next to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finalize deletion confirmation prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vlt-box \">\n<div class=\"box-title\" style=\"background:#D5EAFF; color:#000\">Note:<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-content\" >\n<p>Changes to DNS (DNS Propagation) can take a few minutes up to 48 hours globally.<br>\nTo know more about the DNS settings, read a detailed guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milesweb.in\/hosting-faqs\/a-complete-guide-to-dns-management-dns-records-explained\/\">DNS Management<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Controlling your provided website and email services to a domain using GoDaddy&#8217;s DNS zone is Managing your DNS. Accessing and changing your records as needed will be illustrated below. 1. 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