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How to Add Custom DNS Records in Plesk

How to Add Custom DNS Records in Plesk

  • Log into Plesk Panel
    Go to your Plesk login page and enter your username and password.

 

 

 

  • Go to DNS Settings

    ◦ From the left sidebar, click on Websites & Domains.

    ◦ Scroll down and click Hosting & DNS, then click DNS option.

 

 

  • Add a New DNS Record

    ◦ Here you'll see a list of all existing DNS records for your domain.

    ◦ Click the Add Record button at the top of the page.

    ◦ A new window will appear asking you to choose the record type.



 

  • Choose the Record Type

    Select the type of DNS record you want to add:

    ◦ A Record: Points your domain/subdomain to an IP address.

    ◦ CNAME Record: Points your subdomain to another domain name.

    ◦ MX Record: Directs email traffic to your mail server.

    ◦ TXT Record: Adds verification or security information (SPF, DKIM, etc.).



  • Fill in the Record Details

    ◦ Enter the Domain name / Host name (e.g., www, mail, or @).

    ◦ Enter the Target/Value (e.g., IP address or domain).

    ◦ Click OK or Apply to save your new record.

 

  • Confirm and Apply Changes

    ◦ After saving, click Update to apply changes to your DNS zone.

    ◦ It may take up to 24 hours for DNS propagation to complete globally.



 

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