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How to create, edit, and delete DNS Records in GoDaddy?

To create, change, or delete a DNS record in GoDaddy, go to My Products → DNS next to your domain. Select Add to create a record, Edit to change or update one, or Delete to remove it, then save or confirm. Changes usually take effect within an hour, but full propagation can take up to 48 hours.

Introduction

DNS records tell the internet where your domain’s website and email live, so a wrong change can take either one offline. This guide shows you how to create, change, and delete DNS records in the GoDaddy dashboard, with CNAME and A record examples.

If your domain is registered with GoDaddy and your website is hosted with Cantech, you’ll need to connect them. Add the domain to your Cantech hosting account, then update the A record in GoDaddy with your Cantech server IP address.

Note: You can manage DNS in GoDaddy only if your domain uses GoDaddy nameservers. If it points to another provider’s nameservers, make these changes at that provider instead. Source: GoDaddy Help

How to Create or Add a DNS Record in GoDaddy

  1. Log in to the GoDaddy dashboard and select your account.
  2. Navigate to My Products.
  3. Find your domain and click DNS or Manage DNS.
  4. Under the Records section, click Add.
  5. Select a record type (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.).
  6. Complete the required fields (Host, Points To, TTL, etc.).
  7. Select Save.

How to Change or Update a DNS Record in GoDaddy

  1. Log in to the GoDaddy dashboard.
  2. Go to My Products > Manage DNS.
  3. In the Records list, find the record you want to edit.
  4. Select Edit next to the record.
  5. Make the necessary changes.
  6. Select Save.

How to Connect Your Cantech Hosting to a GoDaddy Domain

If your domain is registered with GoDaddy and your website is hosted with Cantech, you don’t need to transfer the domain. Add the domain to your Cantech hosting account, then update the A record in GoDaddy with your Cantech server IP address.

  1. Add the domain to your Cantech hosting account.
  2. Find your Cantech server IP address.
  3. Log in to GoDaddy and go to My Products, then select DNS next to your domain.
  4. In the Records list, find the A record with Host @ and select Edit.
  5. Replace the value in Points To with your Cantech server IP address and select Save.
  6. Check the CNAME record for www. It should point to @. Edit it if it doesn’t.
  7. Wait for the changes to propagate, then open your domain in a browser to confirm your website loads from Cantech.

Note: This method works only if your domain uses GoDaddy nameservers. If you’d rather manage DNS at Cantech, change the domain’s nameservers to Cantech’s nameservers instead, and then manage DNS records from your Cantech account.

How to Delete a DNS Record in GoDaddy

  1. Log in to the GoDaddy dashboard.
  2. Go to My Products > Manage DNS.
  3. In the Records list, find the record you want to delete.
  4. Select Delete next to the record.
  5. Confirm deletion when prompted.

Conclusion

You can create, change, or delete DNS records in GoDaddy from My Products → DNS, using the Add, Edit, and Delete options in the Records list. Before you delete a record, check that your website or email doesn’t depend on it, and allow time for changes to propagate.

If your domain is registered with GoDaddy and your website is hosted with Cantech, you don’t need to transfer the domain. Add the domain to your Cantech hosting account, then update the A record in GoDaddy with your Cantech server IP address.

Need help connecting your Cantech hosting to your GoDaddy domain? Contact Cantech support and our team will help.

FAQs

How do I delete a CNAME record in GoDaddy?

In the Records list, find the record with Type CNAME (for example, www), select Delete, and confirm. That subdomain will stop resolving once it’s removed, so check that nothing still uses it first.

What is an A record in GoDaddy?

An A record connects your domain name to an IP address, so visitors reach your website’s server. You can add, edit, or delete it in the Records list under My Products → DNS.

How do I connect my Cantech hosting to a GoDaddy domain?

First add the domain to your Cantech hosting account and note your server IP address. Then, in GoDaddy, go to My Products → DNS, edit the A record with Host @, and enter the Cantech IP in Points To. Check that the www CNAME points to @, save, and wait for propagation.

Do I have to transfer my GoDaddy domain to use Cantech hosting?

No. Your domain can stay registered with GoDaddy while your website is hosted with Cantech. You only need to add the domain to your Cantech hosting account and update its DNS records. Alternatively, you can change the domain’s nameservers to Cantech’s and manage DNS from your Cantech account.

How long do GoDaddy DNS changes take to work?

Most changes take effect within an hour, but full propagation can take up to 48 hours, depending on the record’s TTL and DNS caching by internet providers.

What TTL should I use for a DNS record in GoDaddy?

Keep the default (usually 1 hour) for stable records. Before a planned change, such as moving to a new server, lower the TTL to the shortest value GoDaddy allows so updates spread faster. Once the change is stable, set it back to 1 hour.

Why can’t I edit or delete some DNS records in GoDaddy?

Some default records, such as GoDaddy’s own nameserver (NS) records, are locked and can’t be edited or deleted. If your domain uses nameservers outside GoDaddy, the records must be managed at that external provider instead.

October 16, 2026