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title: "Managing DNS Records | Hostman Docs"
description: "Learn how to manage DNS records on Hostman. Add, update, and configure settings for seamless domain operation with ease!"
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If your domain is pointed to the Hostman nameservers, you can manage the domain's DNS records in the Hostman dashboard.

## DNS Editor

To open the DNS editor:

1.  Go to the **Domains and SSL** section.
2.  Click on the cog icon.

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Here you can manage the DNS records of your domain.

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### Edit a DNS Record

To edit an existing record, click on it, make your changes, and save.

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### Add a New DNS Record

To add a new record, click on **Add DNS record**, select the record type, add the values, and save.

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### Delete a DNS Record

To delete a DNS record, click on three dots and click **Delete**. Confirm deleting the record.

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## Usage Example

For example, to update the A record of your domain:

1.  Go to the **Domains and SSL** section.
2.  Click on the cog icon next to the domain.
3.  Find the A record in the list and click on it.
4.  Provide a new IP address for the A record by either selecting the service on your Hostman account or entering the required IP manually.

![Arecord](https://content.hostman.com/assets/466adffe-e3aa-453c-b76c-eb4d5376ab0c.png?width=1539&height=845)

5.  Click **Save**.

Usually, updating the A record will take up to 3 hours; in rare cases, in can be up to 24 hours.