How to Add DNS Records in HestiaCP

Prerequisites

Before adding DNS records, make sure you have:

• Access to HestiaCP control panel
• A domain added in HestiaCP with DNS service enabled
• Your domain's nameservers pointing to your server

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 DNS for.

Step 4: Click "Add DNS Record"

Click the green + Add DNS Record button.

Step 5: Select Record Type and Fill Details

Common record types and their fields:

A Record (IPv4 Address)

• Record Name: Subdomain (e.g., www or leave empty for @)
• Record Type: A
• IP Address: Your server IP
• Priority: Not needed

AAAA Record (IPv6 Address)

• Record Name: Subdomain
• Record Type: AAAA
• IPv6 Address: Your server IPv6

CNAME Record (Alias)

• Record Name: Alias (e.g., www)
• Record Type: CNAME
• IP Address: Target domain (e.g., example.com)

MX Record (Mail Exchange)

• Record Name: Leave empty or @
• Record Type: MX
• IP Address: Mail server (e.g., mail.example.com)
• Priority: 10 (lower number = higher priority)

TXT Record (Text/Verification)

• Record Name: Subdomain or @
• Record Type: TXT
• IP Address: The text value (e.g., v=spf1 mx ~all)

Step 6: Save the Record

Click Add to save the DNS record.

Step 7: Verify DNS Propagation

After adding, check propagation:

dig @YOUR_SERVER_IP example.com A

Or use online tools like https://dnschecker.org