How to Update DNS Settings in Popular Providers

It is important to make the required changes to your DNS settings to ensure you get the best deliverability when using Transpond. There are 5 important DNS records you will need to add or edit:

• SPF and DKIM - To authenticate your Email Domain.
• Tracking domain - To help with custom link tracking.
• CDN domain - To host your images and media.
• DMARC - To help prevent spoofing and phishing.

Each DNS provider has slightly different steps for adding or editing DNS records. The right panel lists some of the most popular providers, along with instructions for setting up DNS records with each one. Click a provider name to jump to the relevant section.

123-Reg

What details do I need?

Below is a list of the types of records you need to create or edit.

How to add and update your DNS records in 123-Reg

1. Login to your 123-Reg account
2. Select your domain from the drop down > click MANAGE

3. Under Advanced Domain Settings, click MANAGE DNS

4. On the ADVANCED DNS tab, choose Add New Record

5. Fill out the relevant details for the record you want to add:

   - HOSTNAME:  If you are using a subdomain enter it in the hostname field, otherwise leave it blank

   - TYPE: Select the record type (CNAME, TXT, ANAME, etc)

   - DESTINATION: Enter the value we have given you. For example the Tracking Domain name, the SPF record value, etc.

6. Click the Add button to save your changes.

BlueHost

What details do I need?

Below is a list of the types of records you need to create or edit.

How to add and update your DNS records in BlueHost

1. Log in to your BlueHost Control Panel
2. Click the Domains tab from the left menu
3. Find your domain in the domain drop-down, and click the down arrow
4. Choose DNS from the drop-down menu

5. Scroll down to locate the record type you wish to update (A,TXT, CNAME etc), and click the Add Record button

6. Fill out the relevant details for the record you are adding:

   - HOST RECORD: If you are using a subdomain enter it in the hostname field, otherwise leave it blank

   - POINTS TO: Enter the value we have given you. For example the Tracking Domain name, the SPF record value, etc.

7. Click the Add button to save your changes.

CloudFlare

DreamHost

What details do I need?

Below is a list of the types of records you need to create or edit.

How to add and update your DNS records in DreamHost

1. Log in to the DreamHost control panel
2. Navigate to the Manage Websites page
3. Click the DNS Settings link

4. Choose Add Record

4. At the top of the DNS Zone Editor section, you will see a place to create new records.

5. Fill in the relevant details for the record you are adding.

   - TYPE: Select the record type (CNAME, TXT, ANAME, etc)

   - NAME:  If you are using a subdomain, enter it in the hostname field; otherwise, leave it blank

   - POINTS TO: Enter the value we have given you. For example, the Tracking Domain name, the SPF record value, etc.

6. Click the Add button to save the changes.

GoDaddy

GreenGeeks

What details do I need?

Below is a list of the types of records you need to create or edit.

How to add and update your DNS records in GreenGeeks

1. Log in to the GreenGeeks control panel
2. Click the cPanel login button
3. In the Domain section, click the Zone Editor button
4. Choose Manage next to the Domain you would like to make changes to

5. Click the Add Record button at the top of the page.

   - RECORD TYPE: Select the record type (CNAME, TXT, ANAME, etc)

   - HOST:  If you are using a subdomain, enter it in the hostname field; otherwise, leave it blank

   - VALUE: Enter the value we have given you. For example, the Tracking Domain name, the SPF record value, etc.

6. Click the Add button to save your changes

Heart Internet

What details do I need?

Below is a list of the types of records you need to create or edit.

How to view your DNS records in Heart Internet

1. Log in to your Heart Internet account
2. Choose Manage Domain Names

3. Select your domain name > Manage Now

4. Choose DNS Management

How to add a new record in Heart Internet

1. Scroll down to the Create New A/AAAA/CNAME section.

2. Fill in the relevant details of the record you want to add:

   - SUB DOMAIN:  If you are using a subdomain, enter it in the hostname field; otherwise, leave it blank

   - ADDRESS: Enter the value we have given you. For example, the Tracking Domain name, the SPF record value, etc.

3. Click the Add button to save your changes

HostGator

What details do I need?

Below is a list of the types of records you need to create or edit.

How to view your DNS records in HostGator

1. Log in to the HostGator control panel
2. Select Domains from the left menu
3. On the Domains page, choose the Domain you would like to manage
4. At the top of the next page, click DNS Management

How to add a new record in HostGator

1. Click the Add DNS Record button located at the top of the DNS Management page.

2. Fill in the relevant details for the record you want to add:

   - RECORD TYPE: Select the record type (CNAME, TXT, ANAME, etc)

   - HOST: If you are using a subdomain, enter it in the hostname field; otherwise, leave it blank

   - VALUE: Enter the value we have given you. For example, the Tracking Domain name, the SPF record value, etc.

3. Click the Add button to save your changes.

Hosting.com

What details do I need?

Below is a list of the types of records you need to create or edit.

How to view your DNS records in Hosting.com

1. Log in to the Hosting.com Control Panel
2. Click Websites & Domains in the left menu > DNS Settings

How to add a new record in Hosting.com

1. Click the Add Record button 

2. Fill in the relevant details for the record you want to add:

   - RECORD TYPE: Select the record type (CNAME, TXT, ANAME, etc)

   - HOST or DOMAIN NAME: If you are using a subdomain, enter it in the hostname field; otherwise, leave it blank

   - VALUE: Enter the value we have given you. For example, the Tracking Domain name, the SPF record value, etc.

3. Click the Add button to save your changes.

Hostinger

What details do I need?

Below is a list of the types of records you need to create or edit.

How to view your DNS records in Hostinger

1. Log into your Hostinger account
2. Click on Hosting > Manage

3. Scroll down and choose the DNS Zone Editor tile

How to add a new record in Hostinger

1. At the top of the DNS Zone Editor section, choose Add Record

2. Fill in the relevant details for the record you want to add:

   - TYPE: Select the record type (CNAME, TXT, ANAME, etc)

   - NAME: If you are using a subdomain, enter it in the hostname field; otherwise, leave it blank

   - POINTS TO: Enter the value we have given you. For example, the Tracking Domain name, the SPF record value, etc.

3. Click the Add button to save your changes.

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Ionos

InMotion

What details do I need?

Below is a list of the types of records you need to create or edit.

How to view your DNS records in InMotion

1. Log in to the InMotion Control Panel
2. Select DNS > Add/Delete Records

How to add a new record in InMotion

1. Select the domain you are working on from the drop-down menu
2. Choose the type of record from the tabs along the top (A, AAA, CNAME, TXT etc)

3. Fill in the relevant details for the record you want to add:

   - NAME: If you are using a subdomain, enter it in the hostname field; otherwise, leave it blank

   - VALUE: Enter the value we have given you. For example, the Tracking Domain name, the SPF record value, etc.

4. Click the Add button to save your changes.

Namecheap

SiteGround

What details do I need?

Below is a list of the types of records you need to create or edit.

How to view your DNS records in SiteGround

1. Log in to the SiteGround control panel
2. Go to Site Tools > Domain
3. Choose DNS Editor

How to add a new record in SiteGround

1. Go to the Create a new record area
2. Click the tab that relates to the type of record you are creating. Options are A, AAAA, CNAME. MX, SRV, TXT

3. Fill in the relevant details for the record you want to add:

   - NAME: If you are using a subdomain, enter it in the hostname field; otherwise, leave it blank

   - RESOLVES TO: Enter the value we have given you. For example, the Tracking Domain name, the SPF record value, etc.

4. Click the Add button to save your changes