How to Manage DNS Records at OzSpeed

Managing DNS records at OzSpeed involves accessing the DNS Zone Editor in your OzSpeed hPanel to configure or modify your domain’s DNS settings. This process allows you to update records such as A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and others to control how your domain interacts with various services.

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Steps to Manage DNS Records at OzSpeed #

Step 1: Log in to Your OzSpeed hPanel #

1. Visit OzSpeed hPanel and log in using your credentials.
2. Navigate to the Domains or DNS Settings section in the dashboard.

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Step 2: Access the DNS Zone Editor #

1. In the Domains section, locate the domain you want to manage.
2. Click on Manage DNS or DNS Zone Editor to open the DNS management interface.

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Step 3: Add or Modify DNS Records #

1. To Add a New DNS Record:
   • Select the type of record you want to add (e.g., A, CNAME, MX, TXT).
   • Enter the required details:
     • Host: The part of the domain the record applies to (e.g., @ for the root domain, or www for the subdomain).
     • Type: The DNS record type (e.g., A, MX, CNAME, TXT).
     • Value: The destination (e.g., an IP address for A Records, or another domain for CNAME).
     • TTL (Time to Live): The duration the record is cached by DNS servers (e.g., 300 seconds).
   • Click Save to apply the new record.
2. To Edit an Existing DNS Record:
   • Locate the record you want to update.
   • Click Edit, modify the details, and click Save to confirm.
3. To Delete a DNS Record:
   • Find the record you wish to remove.
   • Click Delete and confirm the action.

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Step 4: Test Your DNS Configuration #

1. After making changes, use a DNS propagation checker (e.g., dnschecker.org) to ensure the updates are propagating globally.
2. Allow up to 24–48 hours for DNS changes to fully propagate.

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Common DNS Records to Manage #

1. A Record:
   • Points your domain to an IP address (e.g., 192.0.2.123).
2. CNAME Record:
   • Points a subdomain (e.g., www) to another domain (e.g., example.com).
3. MX Record:
   • Directs email traffic to the server handling your emails (e.g., mail.example.com).
4. TXT Record:
   • Used for verification and configuration of services like Google Workspace or SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for email authentication.
5. NS Record:
   • Specifies the nameservers responsible for your domain.
6. SRV Record:
   • Defines services like VoIP or instant messaging tied to your domain.

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Troubleshooting DNS Issues #

1. Changes Not Reflecting:
   • Ensure you’ve saved the updates and allow propagation time (up to 48 hours).
   • Clear your local DNS cache using:
     • Windows: ipconfig /flushdns
     • macOS: sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder
2. Conflicting Records:
   • Avoid adding multiple records of the same type for the same host unless specifically required.
3. Invalid Entries:
   • Double-check all values to ensure they match the requirements of your hosting or email provider.

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Additional Notes: #

• Backup Settings:
  • Before making major changes, backup your existing DNS records to restore if needed.
• Understand TTL:
  • A lower TTL value speeds up changes but increases DNS query loads; adjust as needed.
• Support Assistance:
  • Contact OzSpeed support if you encounter issues managing your DNS records.