How to Manage DNS Records in DirectAdmin

Accessing DNS Management

1. Log in to DirectAdmin
2. Go to Account Manager → DNS Management
3. Select the domain you want to edit

Common DNS Record Types

Adding a Record

1. Select the record type from the dropdown
2. Enter the name (use @ for the domain root)
3. Enter the value (IP address, hostname, or text)
4. Set the TTL (3600 is a good default — 1 hour)
5. Click Add

Editing or Deleting Records

• Click the record you want to modify
• Edit the values and click Save
• Or click Delete to remove it

Important Notes

• DNS changes can take up to 24–48 hours to propagate globally, though most changes are visible within minutes
• Be careful editing MX records — incorrect values will break email delivery
• Don't delete NS records unless you know what you're doing