====== Connect Domain to IP =====

Add DNS records to point your domain to your server.

> //DNS records tell the internet where to find your services.//

===== Overview =====

DNS records map domain names to IP addresses. An A record is the most common type, pointing a domain name to an IPv4 address.

===== DNS A Record Basics =====

An A record maps a domain name to an IPv4 address. This is how you tell the internet that your domain should point to your server's IP address.

===== Add A Record at Registrar =====

  1. Log into your registrar account
  2. Find DNS management or DNS settings
  3. Look for "Add Record" or "Add DNS Record"
  4. Select record type: A
  5. Enter hostname:
     * `@` for root domain (example.com)
     * `www` for subdomain (www.example.com)
     * Other subdomains as needed
  6. Enter value: Your public IP address
  7. Set TTL: 3600 (1 hour) or 300 (5 minutes) for faster updates
  8. Save the record

===== Example A Record =====

  * Type: A
  * Name: @
  * Value: 123.45.67.89
  * TTL: 3600

===== Common DNS Record Types =====

  * **A**: Maps domain to IPv4 address
  * **AAAA**: Maps domain to IPv6 address
  * **CNAME**: Maps domain to another domain
  * **MX**: Mail exchange for email
  * **TXT**: Text records for verification

===== References =====

  * [[https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/dns/beginner-guide|Point a Domain to Your Website Using an A Record]]
  * [[https://www.godaddy.com/en-uk/help/add-or-edit-an-a-record-42546|Add or edit an A record | Domains - GoDaddy Help]]
  * [[https://developers.cloudflare.com/dns/manage-dns-records/how-to/create-dns-records/index.md|Manage DNS records]]
  * [[https://support.dnsmadeeasy.com/hc/en-us/articles/34327185755035-A record|A record – DNS Made Easy]]

===== See Also =====

  * [[hosting:domain:start|Domain Setup Overview]]
  * [[hosting:domain:public_ip|Find Your Public IP]]

Last updated: 2026-06-19
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