How to Add A Record in HestiaCP

Prerequisites

Before adding an A record, make sure you have:

• Access to HestiaCP control panel
• A domain added in HestiaCP with DNS service enabled
• Your server's IPv4 address

What is an A Record?

An A (Address) record maps a domain or subdomain to an IPv4 address. It is the most fundamental DNS record type.

Step 1: Log in to HestiaCP

Access https://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8083 and log in.

Step 2: Navigate to DNS Section

Click on DNS in the top menu bar.

Step 3: Select Your Domain

Click on the domain name you want to manage.

Step 4: Click "Add DNS Record"

Click the green + Add DNS Record button.

Step 5: Configure the A Record

Fill in the details:

• Record Name: Leave empty for root domain (@), or enter subdomain (e.g., www, api, blog)
• Record Type: Select A from dropdown
• IP Address: Enter your VPS IPv4 address (e.g., 148.113.173.106)
• Priority: Leave empty (not used for A records)

Step 6: Save the Record

Click Add to create the A record.

Common A Record Examples

Verify A Record

After adding, verify with dig command:

dig @YOUR_SERVER_IP example.com A

dig @YOUR_SERVER_IP www.example.com A