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Managing DNS Records

Once you’ve created a DNS zone, managing DNS records becomes straightforward through Quant’s intuitive interface. The DNS records management system supports all standard record types with flexible configuration options, real-time updates, and comprehensive filtering capabilities.

DNS Records Interface

The DNS Records management page provides a comprehensive view of all records in your zone, with powerful tools for adding, editing, and organizing your DNS configuration.

Zone Overview The header displays key zone information:

  • Total Records: Complete count of all DNS records in the zone
  • Zone Status: Current operational status (Active, Pending, etc.)
  • Record Types: Number of different record types configured
  • Zone ID: Unique identifier for API and automation purposes

Management Actions

  • Add DNS Record: Create new records with the guided interface
  • Bulk Operations: Select multiple records for batch actions
  • Export/Import: Backup and restore DNS configurations
  • Zone Settings: Access advanced zone configuration options

Supported DNS Record Types

Quant’s DNS management supports all standard DNS record types with comprehensive configuration options:

Address Records

  • A Record: IPv4 address mapping for domains and subdomains
  • AAAA Record: IPv6 address mapping for modern network infrastructure

Canonical and Alias Records

  • CNAME Record: Canonical name aliases for subdomain redirection
  • ALIAS Record: Root domain aliases with automatic IP resolution

Mail and Service Records

  • MX Record: Mail exchange servers with priority settings
  • SRV Record: Service location records for specialized services
  • TXT Record: Text records for verification, SPF, DKIM, and other purposes

Name Server and Authority Records

  • NS Record: Name server delegation for sub-zones
  • CAA Record: Certificate Authority Authorization for SSL/TLS security

Pointer Records

  • PTR Record: Reverse DNS lookup configuration

Adding DNS Records

Record Creation Process Click “Add DNS Record” to open the record creation interface with comprehensive configuration options:

Name Configuration

  • Root Domain: Use @ to create records for the root domain
  • Subdomain: Enter subdomain names (e.g., www, mail, api)
  • Wildcard: Use * for wildcard record matching
  • Full Qualification: System automatically handles domain qualification

Record Type Selection Choose from the complete list of supported record types:

  • A - IPv4 Address: Point domains to IPv4 addresses
  • AAAA - IPv6 Address: Configure IPv6 connectivity
  • CNAME - Canonical Name: Create subdomain aliases
  • MX - Mail Exchange: Configure email routing with priorities
  • TXT - Text Record: Add verification and configuration text
  • NS - Name Server: Delegate subdomains to other name servers
  • SRV - Service Record: Define service locations and ports
  • CAA - Certificate Authority Authorization: Control SSL certificate issuance
  • PTR - Pointer Record: Configure reverse DNS lookups
  • ALIAS - Alias Record: Root domain aliases with dynamic resolution

Value Configuration Enter the appropriate value based on record type:

  • IP Addresses: IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for A/AAAA records
  • Domain Names: Target domains for CNAME/ALIAS records
  • Mail Servers: Server names with priority for MX records
  • Text Content: Verification strings, SPF records, etc. for TXT records
  • Service Details: Host, port, weight, and priority for SRV records

Advanced Settings

  • TTL (Time to Live): Cache duration (default: 300 seconds)
  • Priority: Ordering for MX and SRV records
  • Weight: Load balancing for SRV records
  • Port: Service port numbers for SRV records

Managing Existing Records

Record List Interface The records table provides comprehensive information and management capabilities:

Record Information Display

  • Name: Record name with visual indicators for record types
  • Type: Color-coded badges for easy record type identification
  • Value: Target values with truncation for long entries
  • TTL: Time-to-live settings for caching control
  • Priority: Priority values for applicable record types
  • Actions: Edit and delete options for each record

Filtering and Search

  • Record Type Filter: Show only specific record types (A, MX, CNAME, etc.)
  • Search Functionality: Find records by name or value
  • Sorting Options: Sort by name, type, value, or TTL
  • Pagination: Navigate through large record sets efficiently

Color-Coded Record Types Visual indicators make record management intuitive:

  • A Records: Green badges for IPv4 addresses
  • MX Records: Orange badges for mail exchange
  • CNAME Records: Blue badges for canonical names
  • TXT Records: Purple badges for text records
  • SRV Records: Pink badges for service records

Record Management Operations

Editing Records Click the edit icon to modify existing records:

  • Value Updates: Change IP addresses, domains, or text content
  • TTL Adjustments: Modify caching behavior
  • Priority Changes: Reorder MX or SRV records
  • Validation: Real-time validation ensures record correctness

Deleting Records Remove records with confirmation protection:

  • Single Record Deletion: Remove individual records with confirmation
  • Bulk Deletion: Select multiple records for batch removal
  • Dependency Checking: Warnings for records that might affect other services
  • Backup Recommendations: Suggestions to export configuration before major changes

Record Validation Automatic validation ensures DNS configuration correctness:

  • Syntax Checking: Validates record format and content
  • Conflict Detection: Identifies potentially conflicting records
  • Best Practice Warnings: Suggestions for optimal configuration
  • Real-time Feedback: Immediate validation during record creation/editing

Common DNS Record Patterns

Basic Website Setup

@     A      192.0.2.1
www   CNAME  @

Email Configuration

@     MX     10 mail.example.com
mail  A      192.0.2.2
@     TXT    "v=spf1 include:_spf.example.com ~all"

Service Discovery

_sip._tcp  SRV  10 5 5060 sip.example.com
_http._tcp SRV  10 10 80 www.example.com

Sub-Zone Delegation

api   NS     ns1.api-provider.com
api   NS     ns2.api-provider.com

DNS Propagation and Monitoring

Change Propagation

  • Immediate Updates: Changes are applied to authoritative servers immediately
  • Global Propagation: Full propagation typically completes within minutes to hours
  • TTL Impact: Lower TTL values enable faster propagation of future changes
  • Monitoring Tools: Use DNS checker tools to verify propagation status

Record Health Monitoring

  • Resolution Testing: Verify records resolve correctly from multiple locations
  • Performance Monitoring: Track DNS query response times
  • Error Detection: Identify and alert on DNS resolution issues
  • Historical Tracking: Monitor DNS changes and performance over time

The comprehensive DNS record management system provides the flexibility and control needed for everything from simple website hosting to complex multi-service architectures, with intuitive tools that make DNS management accessible while maintaining enterprise-grade capabilities.