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Adding DNS Records

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A DNS zone is configured with a zone file for each domain containing resource records. There are several types of DNS records which you can adjust in HostPath.

A Record

The A record maps a hostname to an IPv4 address.

To create an A record:

  1. Go to the DNS tab.
  2. Select a zone.
  3. Click Records.
DNS records highlight.png
  1. Click A.
DNS Zone A Highlight - wiki.png
  1. Fill in the fields as follows:
DNS A screen.png
Field
Properties
Hostname
Enter the hostname of the device.
IP-Address
Enter the IPv4 address.
TTL
Adjust the TTL value of the zone in seconds.
Active
Select to activate the A record.
  1. Click Save.

AAAA Record

The AAAA record maps a hostname to an IPv6 address.

To create an AAAA record:

Go to the DNS tab.

  1. Select a zone.
  2. Click Records.
  3. Click AAAA.
DNS AAAA highlight.png
  1. Fill in the fields as follows: