1. Log in to the Panel
- Go to http://yourdomain.com:2222 in your browser.
- Log in to the DirectAdmin control panel with your username and password.
2. Go to the DNS Management Section
- Click on DNS Management in the left menu.
- the relevant domain name.
3. Add a New A Record
- Click on Add Record.
- Fill in the form with:
- Name: Subdomain (e.g.,
wwwor leave blank for the main domain). - Type: A.
- Value: The IP address you want to point to (e.g.,
192.168.1.10).
4. Save and Test
- After entering the information, click Save.
- DNS changes usually become active within a few minutes to a few hours.
- Test by using
ping yourdomain.comor DNS check tools.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Entering the wrong IP address will point your domain to the wrong server.
- DNS propagation may take up to 24 hours.
- Defining multiple A records may result in load balancing.