How can I manage DNS settings for my domain?
How to edit DNS records (A, MX, CNAME, etc.) for your domain in DirectAdmin.
By Yvan Watchman Updated
You can manage DNS records for your domain in DirectAdmin. Changes may take a few minutes to propagate.
Accessing DNS management
- Log in to DirectAdmin via the link in your welcome email, or go to my.planetnode.net, open your webhosting product, and click the login button
- Go to DNS Management
- Select the domain or subdomain you want to edit
Common record types
| Type | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| A | Points a hostname to an IP address | @ or www → 1.2.3.4 |
| AAAA | Same as A, but for IPv6 | @ → 2001:db8::1 |
| CNAME | Alias to another hostname | www → example.com |
| MX | Mail servers | @ → mail.example.com (priority 10) |
| TXT | Text records (SPF, DKIM, verification) | SPF, domain verification |
| NS | Nameservers | Usually managed by your registrar |
Adding or editing records
- In DNS Management, scroll to the record type
- Click Add or edit an existing record
- Enter name (e.g.
wwwor@for root), value, and TTL - Click Save
Good to know
Leave the name empty or use @ for the root domain. Use www for www.example.com.
Nameservers
For PlanetNode DNS to apply, your domain must use our nameservers: ns1.planetnode.cloud and ns0.xyphen-it.nl. Set these at your domain registrar.
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