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 name registered with Infomaniak.

Prerequisites

• Have 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 presented here is valid and used only if the server names are those of Infomaniak.
  • that any DNS addition/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 domain on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the domain concerned.
3. Click on DNS Zone in the left sidebar.
4. The entries currently in place are listed in the Simple Mode table.
5. Click the blue Add an entry button:
   
6. Choose the desired record type (records of type A & AAAA, MX, TXT, etc.)
7. Click on Next:
   
8. Complete the different fields according to your information:
   1. Under Source leave blank or enter any subdomain concerned.
   2. Under Target enter the information obtained from your external provider or any other useful indication.
   3. Leave the TTL indicated.
9. Save the addition made:
   

Modify an existing record

To modify an existing DNS record:

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

Delete an existing record

To delete an existing DNS record:

1. Follow points 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 a free external service like the one mentioned at the bottom of this other guide.

Expert mode

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