Configuring DNS Settings Print

Learn how to configure and manage DNS settings for your domains. This guide covers adding, modifying, and deleting DNS records.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Accessing DNS Management

   • Log in to your SpartaHive client area.
   • Navigate to the "Domains" section and select the domain you want to manage.
   • Click on "DNS Settings" to access the DNS management interface.

2. Adding DNS Records

   • A Record: Points your domain to a specific IP address.
     • Example: To add an A record, click "Add Record," select "A," enter your domain name and IP address, then save.
   • CNAME Record: Redirects one domain to another domain.
     • Example: To add a CNAME record, click "Add Record," select "CNAME," enter the alias name and canonical name, then save.
   • MX Record: Directs email to your email server.
     • Example: To add an MX record, click "Add Record," select "MX," enter your mail server address and priority, then save.
   • TXT Record: Provides text information to sources outside your domain.
     • Example: To add a TXT record, click "Add Record," select "TXT," enter the text data, then save.

3. Modifying DNS Records

   • Locate the record you wish to modify in the DNS settings.
   • Click "Edit" next to the record, make the necessary changes, and save.

4. Deleting DNS Records

   • Locate the record you want to delete in the DNS settings.
   • Click "Delete" next to the record and confirm the deletion.

5. Troubleshooting DNS Issues

   • Propagation Delays: DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate.
   • Incorrect Records: Double-check entries for typos or incorrect information.
   • Flush DNS Cache: Clear your local DNS cache to see changes sooner.
     • On Windows: ipconfig /flushdns
     • On Mac: dscacheutil -flushcache

For more advanced DNS configuration, visit our Advanced Topics section.