This guide explains how to add, modify, or delete specific entries (records of type A & AAAA, MX, TXT, etc.) within the DNS zone of a domain registered with Infomaniak.

Prerequisites

• Own a domain name with Infomaniak or at least a DNS zone.
• Understand:
  • the operation of a domain and a DNS zone before modifying the latter.
  • that the DNS zone shown here is only valid and used if the server names are those of Infomaniak.
  • that any DNS addition or modification can take up to 48 hours to propagate.

Add a record (simple mode)

To configure the services associated with the domain and allow the appropriate resolution of domain names to the corresponding resources (such as external websites, third-party mail servers, etc.):

1. Click here to access the management of your product on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the relevant product.
3. Click on DNS Zone in the left sidebar.
4. The currently active entries are listed in the Simple Mode table:
    
   
    
5. Click the blue button Add an entry:
    
   
    
6. Choose the desired record type (records of type A & AAAA, MX, TXT, etc.).
7. Click on Next.
8. Fill in the various fields according to your information:
   1. Under Source leave blank or enter any relevant subdomain.
   2. Under Target enter the information obtained from your external provider or any other useful indication.
   3. Leave the TTL as indicated.
9. Save the addition made.

Modify an existing record

To modify an existing DNS record:

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 above.
2. Click on the action menu ⋮ to the right of the record to be modified.
3. Click on Edit to access the editing page:
    
   
    
4. Proceed with editing the desired information, then save your changes.

Delete an existing record

To delete an existing DNS record:

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 above.
2. Click on the action menu ⋮ to the right of the record to be modified.
3. Click on Delete and confirm the deletion:
    
   

DNS Diagnostic

A tool available on your Manager allows you to easily correct certain problematic records. You can also use an external and free service like the one mentioned at the bottom of this other guide.

Expert mode

To edit the DNS zone in advanced (expert) mode, which notably allows you to restore a previous version of the various records, refer to this other guide.