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DNS

Manage DNS Settings

Updated 5 months ago

DNS (Domain Name System) settings control how your domain routes traffic for websites, email, and other services. Managing DNS records lets you configure advanced setups like custom email servers, subdomains, and third-party integrations.

Before you begin: DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate worldwide, though most changes are visible within a few hours.

Access DNS settings

Go to the Domains tab, select your domain, and click on the DNS Settings section.

If you already have a domain, have a look at our guide on how to connect: Connect a custom domain to your Umso site

Or consider transferring your domain to Umso. Here is our Help article for that: Transfer Domain to Umso

Common DNS record types

A Record

Points your domain to an IP address. Used to connect your domain to a web server. Umso automatically configures A records for domains connected to your sites.

CNAME Record

Creates an alias that points to another domain. Commonly used for subdomains like www.yourdomain.com or blog.yourdomain.com.

MX Record

Directs email for your domain to mail servers. Required if you're using a custom email provider like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.

TXT Record

Stores text information used for verification, security, and email authentication. Common uses include domain verification for services and SPF/DKIM records for email security.

AAAA Record

Points your domain to an IPv6 address, similar to an A record, but for newer IP format.SRV

SRV Record

Routes specific services (like SIP, XMPP, or Microsoft services) to a host and port. SRV records include priority, weight, port, and target hostname.

Add a DNS record

1. Open DNS Settings

Navigate to your domain's DNS Settings page.

2. Add new record

Click "Add Record" and select the record type.

3. Enter record details

  • Name/Host: The subdomain or @ for the root domain

  • Value/Points to: The IP address IP: 99.83.181.15, domain, or text value

  • TTL (Time to Live): How long the record is cached (usually 300 seconds)

4. Save

Click Save. Changes typically propagate within 1-4 hours.

Keep the default TTL (3600 seconds / 1 hour) unless you're actively making changes. A shorter TTL means faster updates but slightly slower DNS lookups.

Delete records

Find the record in your DNS settings list, and click the delete button. Be careful when deleting records—removing the wrong record can break your website or email.

Common DNS configurations

Set up custom email

Add MX records provided by your email provider (Gmail, Outlook, etc.) to use professional email addresses with your domain.

Verify domain ownership

Add a TXT record with the verification code provided by services like Google, Facebook, or email platforms.

Create subdomains

Add A or CNAME records for subdomains like blog, shop, or app.

Changing DNS records for a domain connected to an Umso site may break the connection. Only modify DNS if you know what you're doing or have been instructed by a service provider.

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