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Create and manage records

DNS records are mappings between domain names and DNS resource definitions, providing information on how DNS servers handle access requests. Here’s how to create and manage records in the DNS service.

Create record​

You can create new records.

  1. Go to KakaoCloud Console > Beyond Networking Service > DNS.

  2. Select the DNS zone where to add a record from the DNS zone list.

  3. In the DNS zone details page, click the [Add Record] button.

  4. In the popup, enter the required information and click the [Create] button.

    Add Record Modal

    FieldDescription
    Record typeSelect the record type.
    - For input formats by record type, see DNS Records
    Record nameEnter the record name.
    - Input up to 254 characters including the DNS zone name
    TTL (seconds)Time To Live (TTL) value for the record
    - Range: 1 ~ 604,800 seconds
    - Use the [1 Minute], [1 Hour], or [1 Day] buttons to easily set values
    - Example: Set to 120 seconds by clicking the [1 Minute] button twice or entering 120
    ValueProcessing value for the record
    - For values that can be input by record type, see DNS records

Manage records​

You can view, modify, delete, and check statistics for DNS records.

View record list​

You can check the list of created records and basic information about the records in a DNS zone.

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NS and SOA records are automatically generated when a DNS zone is created and cannot be modified or deleted.

  1. Go to KakaoCloud Console > Beyond Networking Service > DNS.

  2. Select the DNS zone to view the record list.

  3. In the DNS zone details page, view the created records.

    Record List

    FieldDescription
    NameName assigned by the user during record creation
    - Cannot be modified after creation
    TypeRecord type selected by the user during creation
    - The response method is determined by Record Type
    TTL (seconds)TTL value set by the user
    ValueProcessing value for the record
    - Up to 4 values are displayed
    - If there are 5 or more values, click the number on the right to view all values
    - Click the copy icon to copy the set values
    Created atDate the record was initially requested
    StatusCurrent status of the record

Modify record​

You can modify the TTL and values of a record. However, NS and SOA records automatically created during DNS zone creation cannot be modified, nor can the name and type of records initially set by the user.

  1. Go to KakaoCloud Console > Beyond Networking Service > DNS.
  2. Select the DNS zone containing the record to modify.
  3. In the DNS zone details page, click the [More] icon for the record to modify, then select Modify record.
  4. In the popup, make your changes and click the [Modify] button.

View record statistics​

You can view statistics like the number of query requests and average response time to help manage your operations.

  1. Go to KakaoCloud Console > Beyond Networking Service > DNS.
  2. Select the DNS zone containing the record whose statistics to view.
  3. In the DNS zone details page, click the [More] icon for the record and select View record statistics.
  4. In the popup, view the information.

Delete record​

You can delete records that are no longer in use. However, NS and SOA records automatically created when a DNS zone is created cannot be deleted.

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Records cannot be recovered after deletion.

  1. Go to KakaoCloud Console > Beyond Networking Service > DNS.
  2. Select the DNS zone containing the record to delete.
  3. In the DNS zone details page, click the [More] icon for the record and select [Delete record].
  4. In the popup, enter the record name and click the [Delete] button.