How to: Manage DNS Zones and Records ==================================== From the DNS Zones page in NodeWorx, server administrators can add and edit DNS zones and records for the domains on the server. Descriptions of the different types of DNS zones and their add and edit requirements can be found :doc:`here `. .. note:: This page is the only location where domain A records can be managed. While it is possible to provide SiteWorx users access to manage the DNS records for their domains, editing, adding, and deleting A records may only be accomplished via NodeWorx. This reduces the potential risk of end users accidentally deleting records that are required for their domains to be accessible from the browser. .. contents:: To View the DNS Records for a Domain ------------------------------------ #. Log into NodeWorx from the browser (https://ip.ad.dr.ess:2443/nodeworx) #. In NodeWorx, navigate to **System Services > DNS Server > Zones** .. image:: /images/dns-zones.png :alt: DNS Zones #. Click the **Magnifying Glass** next to the domain. This opens the specific DNS records page for that domain To Edit a DNS Records for a Domain ---------------------------------- #. Log into NodeWorx from the browser (https://ip.ad.dr.ess:2443/nodeworx) #. In NodeWorx, navigate to **System Services > DNS Server > Zones** #. Click the **Magnifying Glass** next to the domain. This opens the DNS Records page .. image:: /images/dns-records.png :alt: DNS Records #. Click the **Pencil** next to the record to edit. This opens the Edit DNS Record Form #. Update the desired information #. Click **Save** To Add a DNS Record for a Domain -------------------------------- #. Log into NodeWorx from the browser (https://ip.ad.dr.ess:2443/nodeworx) #. In NodeWorx, navigate to **System Services > DNS Server > Zones** #. Click the **Magnifying Glass** next to the domain. This opens the DNS Records page #. From the Add a New dropdown, select the **type of record** .. image:: /images/nw-dns-record-list.png :alt: dns record type list #. Click **Go**. This opens the Add DNS Record form. This form is a different for each type of record, as they all require different configuration information. Details can be found :doc:`here ` #. Update the required information #. Click **Save**