Editing DNS records in Plesk Panel lets you control how a domain is routed on the Internet. For example, you can edit DNS records to point your website to a different IP, define a mail server or create custom subdomains. Here is how to do it step by step:
🧭 Editing DNS Records in Plesk Panel
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Log In to Plesk Panel Type
https://server-ip-address:8443in your browser to log in to Plesk. -
Select the Domain In the left menu, go to “Websites & Domains”. Select the domain whose DNS settings you want to edit.
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Open the DNS Settings Tab On the domain details page, click the “DNS Settings” tab.
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View and Edit Records Here you will see the existing DNS records. For each record:
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A Record: points the domain to an IP address.
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CNAME: points one domain name to another domain name.
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MX: defines the mail server.
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TXT: used for security records such as SPF, DKIM and DMARC.
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NS: specifies which name servers the domain uses.
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Add a New Record or Edit an Existing One
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Click the “Add Record” button to create a new DNS record.
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Use the “Edit” or “Remove” options next to an existing record to change it.
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Save the Changes After making all your edits, click “Update” or “Apply” to save.
🕒 Things to Keep in Mind
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DNS propagation time: your changes usually take between 5 minutes and 48 hours to propagate.
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Wrong records: a wrong A or MX record can stop your website or email from working.
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Backup: it is a good idea to note down the current DNS configuration before making changes.
