What is an A Record?
An A record is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record that specifies the IP address associated with a domain name. It is used to point a domain or subdomain to a specific server or website.
Follow the steps below to create or update an A record in GoDaddy.
Step 1: Log in to your GoDaddy account
To begin, log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the "Domains" section (https://dcc.godaddy.com/domains or https://dcc.godaddy.com/control/portfolio).
**You will be taken to the "Domains" page where you will see a list of your registered domains.
Step 2: Select the domain
Select the domain for which you want to create or update the A record.
Step 3: Access the DNS settings
Click on the "DNS" tab under the domain name. This will take you to the DNS settings page.
Step 4: Locate/Add an A Records
On the DNS Management page, you will see a table with various DNS records. Look for the existing A record you want to update.
Use the "Add New Record" button to add a new A record.
Step 5: Reach out to Support for Domain Final Configurations
Once the steps above are completed. Please send an email to admin@hotprospector.com, and cc jonathan@hotprospector.com and chloe@hotprospector.com.
Please include the following in the email:
Subject: HP WL Domain Final Configurations | (sampledomain.com)
Domain: (sampledomain.com)
Name: (Nathan Support)
Email: (nathansupport@sampledomain.com)
Final Tips
Remember to double-check the IP address and host entries to ensure accuracy before saving the changes. It's also a good practice to keep a record of the original DNS settings in case you need to revert the changes.
Related Article: Configure/Manager A Records | Google Domains