Add an A record
You can add an A record to your DNS (Domain Name System) zone file for a domain registered with GoDaddy. An A record connects your domain name to an IP address and lets web browsers find your website. You can use an A record to point to your hosting account or to create a subdomain. If your domain is not registered with GoDaddy, you can add an A record using DNS hosting.
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- Log in to your GoDaddy account and open your product. (Need help opening your product?)
- From the Domain Manager, select your domain name from the list to access the Domain Settings page.
- Scroll down to the Additional Settings section and select Manage DNS.
- On the DNS Management page, at the bottom of the Records section, click Add.
- Select A from the Type drop-down menu.
- Complete the required fields:
- Click Save to complete the process.
Field name | What to enter |
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Host | The host name the A record links to. Type @ to point directly to your domain name. |
Points to | The IP address you are setting as the destination for the host |
TTL | How long the server should cache information |
Note: All DNS changes can take 24 - 48 hours to fully update across global networks.
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Next steps
- You can edit an existing A record to change any details.
- Or you can delete an A record if it's no longer needed.
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- If you need to edit DNS for a domain not registered with GoDaddy, you can manage DNS hosting.