This answer will explain how the webfusion DNS management system works and how to use it.
DNS management allows you to control the servers your domain and email addresses point to. You can manage the DNS of the domains registered with webfusion in the "DNS" section of your control panel.
Firstly, you need to ensure your domain is pointed to our nameservers:
- ns.webfusion.com
- ns2.webfusion.com
If the domain is not pointed to the webfusion nameservers, you will be unable to manage them from your webfusion control panel.
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Log into your Webfusion control panel at cp.webfusion.com.
2
Click on the My domains button.
3
Select DNS records from the drop down list and click on the Go button.
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Select the domain you wish to edit from the drop down box and click on the Select button.
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Fill in the required Name field, select the type of record you are creating from the "Type" drop down box and enter the record into the box to the right.
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To add another DNS record click on the Add DNS entry link.
Tip: CNAME and MX records must be terminated with a full stop or they will not work correctly.
Please note: webfusion DNS Management does not support the following:
- SRV
- DKIM (DomainKeys)
- PTR (Reverse DNS)
- AAAA (IPv6)
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You need at least one MX record, or no email will be received. If this MX record points to a subdomain (e.g. mail.mysite.co.uk), ensure there is a valid DNS A or CNAME for that record.
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Click on the Save button to save your changes
The @ record relates to the blank A record for the domain with nothing before it.
The * A or CNAME is a "wild card" and will be used for subdomains that you have not defined. The * entry must appear as the last one in the list.
Please note: It will take between 24 - 48 hours for the new DNS records to become active.