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Managing Your Domain’s DNS


DNS (Domain Name System) is the backbone of the internet, translating domain names into IP addresses. Managing these records allows you to control how your domain connects to web services.
Reading TimeDifficultyLast Updated
8 minutesIntermediateJanuary 2026

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SectionWhat You’ll Learn
1. Accessing DNSFinding the DNS tools in the panel
2. Adding RecordsCreating A, CNAME, and MX records
3. Editing/DeletingModifying or removing old entries

How to Access the DNS Management Interface

  1. Log In: Go to web.freakhosting.com and enter your credentials.
  2. Select Domain: Click on Domains in the top menu, then select the domain you wish to manage.
Web Control Panel - Domains Tab
  1. Open DNS Records: Click on the DNS records button to show the management interface.

How to Add a New DNS Record

  1. Click the Add Record button at the top of the list.
  2. Choose Type: Select the appropriate record (A for IPs, CNAME for aliases, MX for mail).
  3. Enter Details:
    • Name: The subdomain (e.g., www or @ for the root).
    • Content: The target value (IP address or hostname).
    • TTL: Time-to-live (default 300 is recommended).
  4. Click Save to finalize.
Web Control Panel - Add DNS Record

How to Edit or Delete Records

  • Edit: Click the Edit button next to any record to update its content or TTL.
  • Delete: Click the Delete button and confirm the prompt to remove a record permanently.

DNS Propagation

Changes to DNS records are not instantaneous. Depending on the TTL (Time-to-Live), it can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours for changes to propagate globally across all DNS servers.

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