DirectAdmin
DNS
Intermediate
Advanced DNS management in DirectAdmin
Add, edit, and delete DNS records in DirectAdmin. Configure A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and SPF records for your domain.
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DirectAdmin's DNS Administration tool lets you manage all DNS records for domains hosted on your account. Changes propagate within minutes on the server but may take up to 48 hours globally.
Access DNS Manager
- Log in to DirectAdmin
- Go to Account Manager → DNS Administration
- Select your domain
- Add or modify records
Common DNS record types
| Type | Purpose | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| A | Points domain to IP | 192.0.2.1 |
| CNAME | Alias to another domain | yourdomain.com |
| MX | Mail server | mail.yourdomain.com (priority 10) |
| TXT | SPF, DKIM, verification | v=spf1 include:... ~all |
| NS | Nameservers | ns1.underhost.com |
SPF and DKIM records
Add these TXT records to improve email deliverability:
# SPF - authorize your server to send email
v=spf1 a mx ip4:YOUR.SERVER.IP ~all
# DMARC
v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:admin@yourdomain.comDKIM keys are generated automatically in DirectAdmin's Email Manager section.
Related: Zone Editor | DNS troubleshooting
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