How-to Edit DNS Host A Records using FreeDNS

How can I edit my DNS A Records?

Applies to: Domains

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Time needed: 5 minutes
  • Required: Dashboard Access, FreeDNS

Use the steps below to edit and change your DNS host A records for your Ecenica domain names using Ecenica FreeDNS.

Steps to Edit a DNS A Record

  1. Log in to your Ecenica Dashboard
  2. Click Domains.
  3. Click a domain you wish to manage.
  4. From the menu, Click Domain Tools > DNS Management
  5. Select A from the Filter to only show your domain’s A records
    Filter DNS to show A records
  6. Click Edit next to the existing DNS A record you wish to edit.
    Edit domain root host A record
  7. Enter a new A record IP address for your domain and click Save Record
    Enter the new IP address for your DNS A record

Your domain name will be instantly updated with your new DNS A record. However if you can’t see the change on your PC or Mac then it’s likely your router has a cache of your old DNS records. Please allow 48 hours for these DNS caches to clear.