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Manage URL Records

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

The instructions in this article assume you are familiar with the URL record format and usage.

Adding a URL record

Note

To redirect HTTPS requests as well as HTTP, you need a Solo Pro plan or higher and an SSL certificate for the same host name. Issue the certificate before you add the URL record. If you add the record first, visitors who use https:// get a connection error until the certificate is ready. Learn more about HTTPS redirects.

To add a URL record

  1. If you have more than one account, select the relevant one from the account switcher at the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. On the header, click the tab.
  3. Locate the relevant domain, and click on the name to access the domain page.
  4. Click at the top right of the domain page.

  5. Click , and select .

    Add record menu with an arrow pointing to URL

  6. Enter the URL record information.

    Add URL record form with old in Name and a Destination URL

    • Name: The subdomain you want to redirect, without the domain name. For example, if you want to redirect www.example.com enter www. Leave it blank to redirect the root domain example.com.
    • Destination URL: The redirect target. It must start with http:// or https:// (for example, https://blog.example.com). It can also contain a path, query, and any other standard URL components (for example, https://blog.example.com/path/to/site?redir=1).

    As with any other DNS record, you can configure:

    Once you are ready, click .

  7. The record editor opens with the message , and the new record is in the list.

    Record editor filtered to the URL record

Updating a URL record

To update a URL record

  1. If you have more than one account, select the relevant one from the account switcher at the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. On the header, click the tab.
  3. Locate the relevant domain, and click on the name to access the domain page.
  4. Click at the top right of the domain page.
  5. Locate the URL record you want to update in the list.

  6. Click the three-dot actions menu at the end of the record row, then select .

    URL record actions menu with an arrow pointing to Edit

  7. Update the information and click to save the record.

Removing a URL record

To remove a URL record

  1. If you have more than one account, select the relevant one from the account switcher at the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. On the header, click the tab.
  3. Locate the relevant domain, and click on the name to access the domain page.
  4. Click at the top right of the domain page.
  5. Locate the URL record you want to remove in the list.

  6. Click the three-dot actions menu at the end of the record row, then select .

    URL record actions menu with an arrow pointing to Delete

  7. In the dialog, add a note if you want to record why, then click .

Have more questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance managing URL records, contact support, and we will be happy to help. You can also read more about DNS hosting at DNSimple.