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Prerequisites
- A GoDaddy account with a registered domain.
- Access to the Domain Portfolio.
Steps to Add Records
Log in to GoDaddy:
- Access DNS Management
- From your “Domain Portfolio”, select the domain (e.g., example.com).
- Click “DNS” to view and manage records.
Add a New Record:
- Add a New Record
Adding a TXT Record
- Type: Select TXT from the dropdown.
- Name: Enter the subdomain (e.g., sub) or @ for the root domain.
- Value: Enter the text (e.g., v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all — no quotes needed).
- TTL: Set to 1 Hour (or customize).
- Click “Save”.
Adding an MX Record
- Type: Select MX.
- Name: Enter @ for the root or a subdomain (e.g., mail).
- Value: Enter the mail server (e.g., mail.example.com — no trailing dot needed).
- Priority: Enter the priority (e.g., 10).
- TTL: Set to 1 Hour.
Adding a CNAME Record
- Type: Select CNAME.
- Name: Enter the subdomain (e.g., www).
- Value: Enter the target domain (e.g., example.com or anotherdomain.com — no trailing dot needed).
- TTL: Set to 1 Hour.
Reference
Video: How to Add DNS Records in GoDaddy?
Docs: Link
Notes
- Propagation Time: DNS changes may take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours to propagate across the internet, depending on TTL settings and DNS provider.
- Verification: Use tools like dig (e.g., dig example.com TXT) or nslookup to verify records after adding them.
- Trailing Dots: AWS and GCP often require trailing dots for FQDNs (e.g., example.com.), while Azure and GoDaddy typically do not.
This guide ensures you can configure DNS records efficiently. For specific use cases (e.g., email setup, domain verification), refer to the service provider’s documentation.
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