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Create , Edit and Delete DNS Records in the Cloudflare Dashboard

  1. Log in to the Cloudflare dashboard and select an account and domain.
  2. Go to DNS > Records.
  3. Select Add Record.
  4. Choose a record type (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.).
    1. Complete the required fields, which vary per record type. Key fields include:
      o Proxy status: For A, AAAA, and CNAME records, decide whether hostname traffic is proxied through Cloudflare.
      o TTL (Time to Live): Controls how long each record is cached and how fast updates propagate.
      o Comment and Tag: Optional fields for your reference.
  5. Select Save.

Edit DNS records in the dashboard:

  1. Log in to the Cloudflare dashboard and select an account and domain.
  2. Go to DNS > Records.
  3. On the specific record, select Edit.
  4. Make the necessary changes.
  5. Select Save.

Delete DNS records in the dashboard:

  1. Log in to the Cloudflare dashboard and select an account and domain.
  2. Go to DNS > Records.
  3. On the specific record, select Edit.
  4. Select Delete.
  5. Confirm by selecting Delete again.
July 22, 2025