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 have a DNS zone.
• Understand:
  • how a domain and a DNS zone work before modifying the latter.
  • that the DNS zone presented here is valid and used only if the name servers are those of Infomaniak.
  • that any DNS addition/modification may take up to 48 hours to propagate.

Add a record (simple mode)

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

1. Click here to access your domain management in the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
2. Click directly on the name assigned to the domain in question.
3. Click on DNS Zone in the left-hand menu.
4. The currently configured entries are listed in the Simple Mode table.
5. Click on the blue Add entry button:
   
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 the field blank or enter the relevant subdomain, if applicable.
   2. Under Target, enter the information obtained from your external provider or any other useful information.
   3. Leave the TTL as indicated.
9. Save the changes you made:
   

Edit 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 entry you want to modify.
3. Click on Edit to access the editing page:
   
4. Edit the desired information and 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 entry you want to modify.
3. Click on Delete and confirm the deletion:
   

DNS Diagnostics

A tool available in your Manager allows you to easily correct certain problematic records. You can also use an external, 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 allows you to restore a previous version of the various records, please refer to this other guide.