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Configuring Reverse DNS (rDNS)

Reverse DNS (rDNS) allows you to map an IP address back to a hostname. This is a crucial setting for running email servers or ensuring professional network identification.
Reading TimeDifficultyLast Updated
4 minutesIntermediateJanuary 2026

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Step 1: Access Network Controls

  1. Log in to the VPS Control Panel.
  2. Select your VPS and click on Manage.
  3. Navigate to the Network tab in the management interface.
Network Tab - VPS Control Panel

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Step 2: Set Your rDNS Hostname

  1. Click on the Reverse DNS button.
  2. Ensure you have an A RECORD already set up with your DNS provider that points your hostname to your VPS IP.
  3. Enter your preferred hostname (e.g., vps.yourdomain.com) in the provided box.
Setting rDNS - VPS Control Panel
  1. Click on the Update button to save the request.

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Propagation and Processing

rDNS changes are not instantaneous. Requests are processed manually by our infrastructure team and may take up to 24 hours to propagate across the internet.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Networking: Professional IP identification.