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Managing DNS Records

Last modified: 2026 July 24

Overview

Domain Name System (DNS) records control which server a domain points to and where it receives email.

To manage your DNS records in Meridian, go to the Websites hub, click Manage, and select the DNS tab.

In this tab, you can view, add, edit, and remove DNS records for any domain on your account. Supported record types include A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, and others.

Note:
  • You can only manage records for domains on your account.
  • DNS changes can take several hours to take effect.

Common record types

The following table describes some of the most common record types and when to use them:

Record What it does When to use it
A Points a domain or hostname to an IPv4 address. Point a domain at a different server’s IP address. The AAAA record is the IPv6 equivalent.
CNAME Aliases one name to another name rather than to an IP address. Point a subdomain (such as www) at another hostname so it follows wherever that name resolves (for example, an external CDN or SaaS target).
MX Directs a domain’s email to a mail server. Set up email delivery through a different or external mail provider.
TXT Stores arbitrary text values. Verify domain ownership for an external service. TXT records also commonly store email-authentication records such as Sender Policy Framework (SPF) and DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM).

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