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How do I configure DNS records for a new domain?

Asked on Nov 18, 2025

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Configuring DNS records for a new domain involves setting up various types of records that direct traffic to your website and services. The most common records include A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records.


    ; Domain: example.com
    ; A record for the root domain
    @   IN  A     192.0.2.1
    
    ; CNAME record for www subdomain
    www IN  CNAME example.com.
    
    ; MX record for email server
    @   IN  MX    10 mail.example.com.
    
    ; TXT record for verification
    @   IN  TXT   "v=spf1 include:_spf.example.com ~all"

Additional Comment:

Log in to your domain registrar's control panel to access DNS settings.
The A record points your domain to an IP address, typically your web server's IP.
CNAME records are used to alias one name to another, often for subdomains.
MX records direct email to your mail server; prioritize them with a preference number.
TXT records can be used for verification and SPF settings to help prevent email spoofing.
Changes to DNS records can take up to 48 hours to propagate globally.

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How do I configure DNS records for a new domain?

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