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Update DNS Records

How to update DNS for your domains

You can manage DNS records in Deqo for domains registered with Deqo and using Deqo name servers. DNS changes are applied only when your domain is pointing to your assigned Deqo name servers.

Before you start

  • DNS management is available only for domains registered with Deqo

  • Your domain must be using Deqo name servers

Each Deqo account has a unique pair of name servers, assigned when the first domain is added. These cannot be changed later.

How to update DNS records

  1. Go to Registrar > My domains

  2. Select the domain you want to manage

  3. Open the DNS tab

  4. Click Add Record

  5. Choose the record type and enter the required values

  6. Click Save

Basic DNS records (most common)

These records cover typical website, email, and verification needs.

A record

Maps a hostname to an IPv4 address.
Used for connecting your domain to a website server.

AAAA record

Maps a hostname to an IPv6 address.

CNAME record

Aliases one hostname to another.
Commonly used for www.

Note: CNAME records cannot be used on the root domain.

MX record

Controls where email for your domain is delivered.

TXT record

Used for:

  • Domain ownership verification

  • SPF, DKIM, and other email authentication

  • Service-specific configuration

Advanced DNS records

These records are typically required only for specialized configurations or security features.

Deqo supports the following advanced record types:

  • CAA – Restrict which certificate authorities can issue SSL certificates

  • SRV – Define services and ports

  • DS / DNSKEY – DNSSEC configuration

  • TLSA – DANE / TLS security

  • SMIMEA – Email certificate validation

  • SSHFP – SSH key verification

  • HTTPS / SVCB – Modern service binding records

  • URI / NAPTR / LOC / CERT / PTR – Protocol-specific or advanced routing records

Only add advanced records if explicitly required by your hosting provider, email provider, or security setup.

DNS propagation

  • Most changes apply within minutes

  • Full global propagation may take up to 24–48 hours

  • Timing depends on DNS caching, not Deqo

Important notes

  • DNS records apply only while using Deqo name servers

  • Incorrect values may temporarily disrupt websites or email

  • Deqo does not validate third-party DNS configurations

For help reviewing DNS records or troubleshooting propagation, contact Deqo Support.

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