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DNS Records

The DNS Records page allows administrators to manage DNS zone entries for hosted domains with full control and flexibility.

DNS Records Page

Overview

URL: /admin/dns-records

This interface provides:

  • A domain selector to choose the DNS zone
  • A searchable and paginated table of existing DNS records
  • Options to create, edit, and manage records inline
  • A visual "Synced" indicator to track DNS propagation status
  • The ability to resynchronize DNS data with the server

Domain Filter

Use the Domain dropdown menu to filter records by specific domain name.

Domain Filter

Click Reset to clear the filter.

Record Table Columns

Each record in the table displays:

  • Domain – The full domain name
  • Name/Host – The subdomain or host (e.g. www, mail)
  • Type – DNS record type (e.g. A, AAAA, MX, NS, etc.)
  • Content – The value assigned to the record
  • TTL – Time to Live, e.g. 1 hour, 1 day
  • Synced – Shows whether the record is synchronized
  • Actions – Inline Edit and Delete options

Adding a New DNS Record

Click the "Create New DNS Record" button to open the record creation form.

Create DNS Record

Fields:

1. Record Owner

The fully qualified domain name or subdomain the record applies to.
Owner Field

2. Name

The hostname part of the record (e.g. www, mail, @). This value is optional depending on the record type.

3. Type

Select the record type:
Record Type Dropdown

Supported types:

  • A
  • AAAA
  • CNAME
  • MX
  • TXT
  • PTR
  • SRV
  • NS
  • SOA

4. Content

The value of the record — can be an IP address, domain, or string depending on type.

5. TTL

Choose how long the record should be cached by DNS resolvers.
TTL Dropdown

Editing DNS Records

You can click "Enter Edit Mode" at the top-right or the Edit icon beside any record to modify it inline.

Inline Edit Mode

Synced Column

The Synced column shows the current sync status:

  • Synced (last sync: timestamp)
  • Not synced (last attempt: timestamp)

Synced At Indicator

Resync DNS Records

Use the Resync DNS Records button to manually synchronize changes.

Resync Button

This is useful after multiple edits to ensure the DNS server reflects the most recent changes.

Deleting a Record

Click the Delete icon to remove a record. A confirmation prompt will appear before deletion.

Additional Features

  • Search bar for quick filtering by Domain, Name/Host, Type, and Content.
  • Paginate through large record sets with Per page dropdown