Domain Name System DNS

DNS Management

Navigating DNS (Domain Name System) can sometimes feel like dealing with the invisible plumbing of the internet. But whether you are launching a new website, migrating to a new server, or trying to figure out why an email won’t deliver, having the right instructions makes all the difference.

The DNS Management section of your Liquid Web portal is your central control panel for directing your online traffic. Here, you can translate human-friendly domain names into the exact server addresses that power your websites, applications, and email.

Explore the guides below to learn how to:

  • Enhance Domain Security: Protect your infrastructure by configuring DNSSEC, disabling vulnerable zone transfers, and securing your WHOIS contact information.
  • Understand and Manage Records: Learn the basics of DNS zones and confidently add, edit, or delete A, MX, TXT, ALIAS, and rDNS records.
  • Configure Servers and IPs: Update your nameservers, request dedicated IPv4 or IPv6 addresses, and map domains to specific IP addresses.
  • Troubleshoot Like a Pro: Diagnose propagation delays, flush your local DNS cache, edit your local hosts file for safe site testing, and use command-line tools like dig and whois.

DNS Management Articles

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Find clear, step-by-step instructions for common DNS tasks. Use the guides below to manage your DNS records with confidence.

Adding and Editing DNS Records
This article explains how to add and edit DNS records in your Liquid Web account.
Adding IP Addresses to Your Server
Request additional IPs for Cloud VPS or Dedicated servers. This guide covers justification requirements, pricing, and the setup process.
Adding IPv6 to Your Server
IPv6 adoption is growing to accommodate more internet devices. To get an IPv6 address on your Liquid Web server, you need WHM…
Changing Your Website’s Nameservers
Nameservers are crucial for DNS, matching domain names with IPs. Changing DNS hosting requires updating nameservers to direct traffic correctly.
Configuring DNS for your OpenStack Server
Because your OpenStack Server infrastructure utilizes a Load Balancer, DNS for your domain should point to the Load Balancer’s IP address. When…
Disable DNS Zone Transfers
DNS zone transfers aid in managing redundant DNS servers, but if your LiquidWeb server isn't a DNS server, they pose a security…
DNS Hosting – NameServers
Your domain's designated NameServers (NS) serve DNS records that guide visitors directly to your server when they enter your domain name into…
DNSSEC
DNSSEC uses public-key cryptography to sign DNS records with private keys and verify them with public keys, ensuring DNS data integrity and…
DNS Tool – Dig
Learn to use the `dig` command to query DNS servers. Understand its output, common queries like A, MX, NS, and advanced options…
DNS tools
Troubleshooting DNS? We've compiled a list of recommended tools to help you check DNS records, diagnose issues, and speed up problem-solving.
Editing Your DNS Hosts File
Use your computer's hosts file to test a site on a new server before updating the DNS. This ensures everything works correctly…
Fixing Firefox Bypassing Hosts File
Editing the Hosts File for site testing is common. Yet, recent Firefox updates may render it less effective, causing confusion during testing.
Flushing Your Local DNS Cache
Clear outdated DNS data. Flush your local DNS cache on Windows, macOS, and Linux to fix connection errors and see site updates…
How to Find IP Address of Website
Learn how to get the IP address of a website server easily. Read this article on top methods to find an IP…
Making Your ENOM/WHOIS Information Private
Registering a new domain requires publishing contact info, which leads to spam. Learn how to make your WHOIS information private to avoid…
Managing Your DNS
DNS connects domain names to IPs. You can manage records through Liquid Web, control panels, or external hosts.
Moving a Domain to a Dedicated or Different IP Address
Every server at Liquid Web has an IP address assigned at creation. This IP address will then also be assigned to any…
Setting Up Reverse DNS (rDNS)
DNS records link URLs to IP addresses, ensuring correct site visibility. This article focuses on reverse DNS (rDNS), crucial for email sending.…
Troubleshooting: DNS Failing To Propagate
Having trouble with DNS propagation? We'll show you common reasons why your records fail to update and provide tools to help you…
Understanding Glue Records
A Glue Record links an IP to a static cache, ensuring consistent site access without DNS lookups, and is typically used for…
Using ALIAS DNS Record Types
An `ALIAS` record, unlike an `A` record, can help protect your site from DDoS attacks. Learn how to create one in your…
Using the whois command
Use the whois tool to check domain ownership, registration, and name servers—great for DNS troubleshooting at Liquid Web.
What Are DNS Records?
To ensure your URL directs to the correct IP address, define your site's DNS records, including the fundamental link between the domain…
What are the Liquid Web Name Servers?
When you host at Liquid Web you can use our DNS servers to manage all of your domains, including any domains purchased…
What Is a DNS Zone? Guide to Decoding DNS Zone Types
Use this guide to discover DNS zones and files, the different zones and record types, and how to set up a DNS…
What Is the Domain Name System (DNS)?
The Domain Name System (DNS) simplifies website access by converting user-friendly URLs into numerical IP addresses.