DNS records define how a domain name behaves. For example, using DNS records, you can point a domain to your web service, configure an email service or create subdomains.
Nameservers always indicate where the domain's DNS zone is managed from. Therefore, if your domain's nameservers are currently set to dns1.zyro.com and dns2.zyro.com, your domain's DNS zone is managed from Zyro.
Accessing the DNS zone
To access your domain's DNS zone, follow these steps:
1. In your Zyro account, go to the Domains page.
2. Click Manage domain next to the domain in question.
3. Expand the DNS records section and add or delete DNS records.
Adding A records
The A stands for Address. The A-type DNS record points to a particular IP address.
In your Zyro account, go to Domains → Manage domain → DNS records → Add record and create your A record:
Type | A |
Name | Insert @ for your root domain ( |
IPv4 address | Insert the preferred IP address |
TTL | Auto |
Finally, save the record.
Adding CNAME records
A CNAME record, or a Canonical Name, creates an alias that links to a web address.
In your Zyro account, go to Domains → Manage domain → DNS records → Add record and create your CNAME record:
Type | CNAME |
Name | Insert the preferred name for a subdomain, like |
Target | Insert the preferred web address you want to link to |
TTL | Auto |
Finally, save the record.
Adding MX records
The MX stands for Mail Exchanger. These records specify the mail server responsible for sending and receiving emails on behalf of a domain name.
In your Zyro account, go to Domains → Manage domain → DNS records → Add record and create your MX record:
Type | MX |
Name | Insert @ |
Mail server | Insert the value given by your email provider |
TTL | Auto |
Priority | Insert the numerical value given by your email provider |
Finally, save the record.
Adding TXT records
The TXT records contain textual information. These records are used for various purposes; usually, for verification.
In your Zyro account, go to Domains → Manage domain → DNS records → Add record and create your TXT record:
Type | TXT |
Name | Insert @ or the provided value |
Content | Insert the provided value |
TTL | Auto |
Finally, save the record.
Editing DNS records
At present, there is no option to edit an existing DNS record. Instead, you can delete faulty DNS records and create new ones:
