DNS Management
The DNS Management section of your Liquid Web portal is where you translate human-friendly domain names into the server addresses that power your websites and applications. This is your control panel for directing your online traffic, ensuring that requests for your domain reach the correct services, whether it’s your website, email server, or other applications.
Here, you have direct control to create, update, and delete various DNS records. From setting an A record to point to your server’s IP address, to configuring MX records for your email provider, or creating a TXT record for domain verification, every tool you need is at your fingertips.
Our knowledge base provides clear, step-by-step instructions for all 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
Sometimes, you require multiple IPs for security, reverse DNS, or performance. You can add up to 7 IPs to your Cloud Server, as outlined in this guide.
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 11.4, Plesk 10.2, or a compatible OS. Request via support case.
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 you are ready for the domain to go live on your OpenStack Server, the A record for the domain will need to be added with the IP address of the Load Balancer
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 risk. Best practice is to disable them by adding a line to the named.conf file in the /etc folder.
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 a browser so it is important to know where they are hosted, and how to make adjustments, if needed.
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 like +trace.
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.
DNSSEC
DNSSEC uses public-key cryptography to sign DNS records with private keys and verify them with public keys, ensuring DNS data integrity and authenticity.
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 before going live.
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 instantly.
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 address of a website or find the IP of a domain.
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 this issue.
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 domains (websites) you add to your server. You can, however, add IP addresses to your server and assign specific domains to specific IPs.
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. Without rDNS, emails may be rejected as spam.
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 troubleshoot.
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 nameservers, held by the registrar.
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 Liquid Web account.
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 and IP. Additional records manage email delivery, subdomains, and services.
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 through other registrars!
What Is the Domain Name System (DNS)?
The Domain Name System (DNS) simplifies website access by converting user-friendly URLs into numerical IP addresses.