Managing A Records

You can manage A records in DNSimple using the DNS record editor.

The instructions in this article assume you’re familiar with the A record format and usage.

Adding an A record

In the record editor, click Add record and select A from the dropdown menu to add a new A record.
Enter the A record information.
- Name: The subdomain you want to create the record for, without the domain name. For example, if you want to represent www.example.com enter www. Leave it blank to represent the root domain example.com.
Some providers may instruct you to name the record @ to denote the current origin. In DNSimple, leave it blank to represent the root domain example.com.
- IP Address: The IPv4 address the record will resolve to.
As with any other DNS record, you can configure:
- TTL: The record time-to-live.
- Respond From Regions: Configure Regional Records if desired.
- Notes: Optionally include a record note.
Once you’re ready, click Add Record to confirm and create the record.
The record is created and visible in the record list.

In the record editor, search for the record, and click the pencil icon to edit it.
Update the information, and click Update Record to save the record.

In the record editor, search for the record, and click the trash icon to delete it.
Confirm the dialog to delete the record.

If you have any questions or need assistance adding A records to your domain, contact support, and we’ll be happy to help.