DNS Records
Each registered domain has a DNS editor on its detail page. Click any domain in the management list to access it.
Supported Record Types
| Type | Description | Proxy Support |
|---|---|---|
| A | Maps a domain to an IPv4 address | Yes |
| AAAA | Maps a domain to an IPv6 address | Yes |
| CNAME | Alias to another domain name | Yes |
| MX | Mail exchange server | No |
| TXT | Arbitrary text (SPF, DKIM, verification, etc.) | No |
| SRV | Service locator | No |
| CAA | Certificate authority authorization | No |
| NS | Nameserver delegation | No |
Adding a Record
Open the DNS Editor
Navigate to the domain detail page and click Add Record above the DNS records table.
Fill in the Record
- Type: Select the record type from the dropdown.
- Name: The subdomain or
@for the root domain. - Content: The record value (IP address, hostname, text, etc.).
- TTL: Time to live. Select from preset values (auto, 60s, 300s, 3600s, 86400s, etc.). When proxy is enabled, TTL is set to auto.
- Priority: Required for MX and SRV records.
- Proxy: Available for A, AAAA, and CNAME records only. See Cloudflare Proxy below.
Save
Click Save to create the record. Changes typically propagate within a few minutes.
Editing and Deleting Records
- Click the edit icon on a record row to modify its content, TTL, priority, or proxy setting. The record type and name cannot be changed after creation — delete and recreate the record if needed.
- Click the delete icon to remove a record.
Cloudflare Proxy
A, AAAA, and CNAME records have a proxy toggle. When enabled:
- Traffic is routed through Cloudflare, providing DDoS protection, caching, and SSL termination.
- TTL is automatically set to Auto and cannot be changed manually.
- The actual origin IP address is hidden from DNS lookups.
Proxy is off by default. Enable it when you want Cloudflare’s protection and performance features for that record.