Set Up an A Record – Point Your Domain to a Server IP

Quick answer: The A record connects your domain to your server's IPv4 address. Set @ and www to the same IP.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is an A record?

A DNS entry mapping a domain name to an IPv4 address. @ = root domain, www = www subdomain.

A record or CNAME for root domain?

For root (@) always use A record (or ALIAS/ANAME at provider). CNAME at @ is often not allowed.

How long until A record works?

With TTL 3600 usually 15–60 minutes. Globally up to 48 h → test with dnschecker.org.

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