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Dynadot DNS Setup Guide

Updated: January 2026 • 6 min read

Accessing DNS Settings

  1. Log in to Dynadot
  2. Go to My Domains
  3. Click your domain
  4. Select "DNS Settings"

Common Records

A Record (Point to IP)

Type: A | Host: @ | Value: 123.456.789.0

CNAME (Alias)

Type: CNAME | Host: www | Value: example.com

MX Record (Email)

Type: MX | Host: @ | Value: mail.example.com | Priority: 10

Using External DNS

To use Cloudflare, Route53, etc.: Go to DNS Settings → Name Servers → Enter your provider's nameservers.

Pro Tip: Lower TTL to 300 before making changes for faster propagation.

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