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Manually Setting a Domain’s DNS

Manually Setting a Domain’s DNS

Published by Richard Anderson on July 27, 2024
Last updated July 27, 2024

When you want your domain’s website to point to Andersoft services without updating your nameservers, you can achieve this by setting A records in your domain’s DNS settings. This article will guide you through the steps to manually configure your domain’s DNS to point to IP address of our web servers based on region using A records for both the root domain (@) and the www subdomain.

If you are unsure on which server your web hosting account is located on, it should be an option within the billing system, however you can always contact support and one of our technical specialists will be more than happy to help.

Country / Region (Hosting)IP Address
United Kingdom162.244.95.11
Europe (Switzerland) 193.108.130.22
United StatesContact Support

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Access Your Domain’s DNS Settings

First, you need to log in to your domain registrar’s control panel where you manage your DNS settings. The exact steps may vary slightly depending on your domain provider.

Step 2: Locate the DNS Management Section

Find the section where you can manage your DNS records. This is often labeled as “DNS Settings,” “DNS Management,” “Zone File Settings,” or something similar.

Step 3: Add or Edit A Records

Adding an A Record for the Root Domain (@)

  1. Record Type: A
  2. Name: @
  3. Value: {IP From the Table Above}
  4. TTL: Leave it as the default value or set it to 3600 seconds (1 hour).

Adding an A Record for the www Subdomain

  1. Record Type: A
  2. Name: www
  3. Value: {IP From the Table Above}
  4. TTL: Leave it as the default value or set it to 3600 seconds (1 hour).

Step 4: Save Changes

Make sure to save or apply your changes after adding or editing the A records. The exact button or link to save changes will vary depending on your domain provider.