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How do I configure DNS settings for a new domain to point to my server?

Asked on Oct 17, 2025

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To configure DNS settings for a new domain to point to your server, you need to set up A records in your domain's DNS management panel. This will associate your domain with the server's IP address.


    Type: A
    Name: @
    Value: 192.0.2.1
    TTL: 3600

    Type: A
    Name: www
    Value: 192.0.2.1
    TTL: 3600

Additional Comment:

Replace "192.0.2.1" with your server's actual IP address.
The "@" symbol represents the root domain (e.g., example.com).
The "www" record ensures that "www.example.com" also points to your server.
TTL (Time to Live) is the duration in seconds that the DNS record is cached by DNS servers; 3600 seconds (1 hour) is a common setting.
Changes to DNS records may take some time to propagate across the internet, typically up to 24-48 hours.

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How do I configure DNS settings for a new domain to point to my server?

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