Add DNS records to point your domain to your server.

DNS records tell the internet where to find your services.

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

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.

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

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

• 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

• Point a Domain to Your Website Using an A Record
• Add or edit an A record | Domains - GoDaddy Help
• Manage DNS records
• A record – DNS Made Easy

• Domain Setup Overview
• Find Your Public IP

Last updated: 2026-06-19

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