Configure DNS records to point your domain to your dedicated server.
| Record Type | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| A | Maps domain to IPv4 address | example.com → 192.168.1.1 |
| AAAA | Maps domain to IPv6 address | example.com → 2001:db8::1 |
| CNAME | Alias for another domain | www.example.com → example.com |
| MX | Mail server routing | example.com → mail.example.com |
| TXT | Text records (SPF, DKIM) | v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com |
| NS | Nameserver delegation | example.com → ns1.cdhosting.com |
Find your server's IP address in your Cd hosting dashboard or via SSH:
curl ifconfig.me
curl ifconfig.me
At your domain registrar, create the following records:
Type: A
Name: @
Value: YOUR_SERVER_IP
TTL: 3600
Type: A
Name: www
Value: YOUR_SERVER_IP
TTL: 3600
Type: A
Name: @
Value: YOUR_SERVER_IP
TTL: 3600
Type: A
Name: www
Value: YOUR_SERVER_IP
TTL: 3600
# Check A record
dig +short yourdomain.com
# Check from specific DNS server
dig @8.8.8.8 yourdomain.com
# Full DNS lookup
nslookup yourdomain.com
# Check A record
dig +short yourdomain.com
# Check from specific DNS server
dig @8.8.8.8 yourdomain.com
# Full DNS lookup
nslookup yourdomain.com
DNS changes typically propagate within 1-48 hours, though most updates are visible within 15 minutes.
For email servers, configure reverse DNS through your Cd hosting dashboard: