How to set up DNS in Plesk

Learn how to set up your DNS in Plesk

In this article, you will learn how to set up DNS in Plesk. DNS (Domain Name System) is a network protocol that is used to translate domain names to numerical  IP addresses or the other way around.

Prerequisites

• A Web hosting Plan.
• Plesk Panel

Step 1: Log in to Plesk

Go to https://my.snel.com/clientarea/ and log in with your credentials.

Go to Services  in the left side panel.

Select Webhosting via the services tab.

Select the right Web hosting plan.

Select Login Details in the left side panel.

Click on the URL to go to Plesk.

Use the given username and password to log in to Plesk.

Step 2: DNS Settings

In Websites & Domains select Hosting & DNS next to the red arrow.

Once you selected Hosting & DNS ,  you should be able to see a few new options including DNS Settings.

Navigate to Add Record and select it.

Step 3: Adding a DNS Record

There are quite a few DNS records available in Plesk. Here is a short explanation of what they do:

• A Record: It is a record that connects a domain/subdomain to an IPv4.
• AAAA Record: It is a record that connects a domain/subdomain to an IPv6.
• NS Record: (Name Server) Is a record that allows a subdomain to use a different name server.
• CNAME Record: Lets you connect a domain/subdomain to another domain/subdomain.
• MX Record: It is a record that allows you to send emails by adding a mail server.
• PTR Record: It is a record that connects an IP address with domain/subdomain (Just like the A record but reversed).
• TXT Record: It is a record that lets you add readable text to the DNS records.
• SVR Record: It is a record that lets you add the location of a service within the domain/subdomain.

Now you can choose the record that you would like to add. Enter this in the required fields. In this example, we will add a CNAME record to our DNS records. Once you have entered your records click OK to proceed.

A warning should pop up on the top of the page stating that you need to select Update . Through this selection the changes will be applied. Select Update to continue.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully added a DNS record in Plesk.