The ASPnix DNS hosting control panel supports creation and management of A (IPv4), AAAA (IPv6), CAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT, and SRV record types. These records allow you to control how your domain name resolves for web traffic, email, security policies, and specialized services.

Having these available in the control panel gives you the flexibility to make changes on demand without needing to submit a ticket for every update. The listed types represent the vast majority of what most websites and applications require for proper DNS functionality.

#Supported DNS Record Types

  • A (IPv4): Maps hostnames to IPv4 addresses. This is the core record type for directing visitors to your web server.
  • AAAA (IPv6): Maps hostnames to IPv6 addresses. Essential as networks transition to IPv6 for future-proofing your connectivity.
  • CAA: Certificate Authority Authorization. Specifies authorized CAs for issuing certificates to prevent unauthorized SSL issuance.
  • CNAME: Canonical name alias. Allows one domain name to point to another, useful for www redirects or CDN setups.
  • MX: Mail exchanger. Directs email to the correct mail servers with support for priority values and multiple entries.
  • NS: Name server. Declares which servers are authoritative for the domain's DNS records.
  • TXT: Text record. Stores arbitrary strings, most commonly for SPF email authorization, DKIM signatures, and service verifications.
  • SRV: Service locator. Used to identify hosts and ports for specific services such as SIP, LDAP, or game servers.

#DNS Record Configuration Examples

Below are examples of how these records appear in a standard DNS zone file. The control panel abstracts this into simple form fields, but seeing the underlying format aids in planning configurations and troubleshooting resolution problems.

ini 
@               3600 IN A       192.0.2.1
@               3600 IN AAAA    2001:db8::1
@               3600 IN CAA     0 issue "letsencrypt.org"
www             3600 IN CNAME   example.com.
@               3600 IN MX      10 mail.example.com.
@               3600 IN TXT     "v=spf1 include:_spf.example.com ~all"
_sip._tcp       3600 IN SRV     10 5 5060 sip.example.com.

#Managing Records in the Control Panel

  • Access the DNS management area from your hosting control panel dashboard.
  • Select add record and choose the desired type from the available options.
  • Enter the hostname, point it to the correct value or IP, adjust TTL if needed, and confirm the addition.

After saving, allow time for propagation based on your TTL setting. Use command-line tools such as dig or online DNS lookup utilities to confirm the records are live and correct.

If you require a record type not manageable by the control panel, simply contact our support with the details. Mastering these record types ensures reliable operation of your hosted sites and services; review configurations after any server moves or provider changes.