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Create, Edit and Delete DNS Records in the Local DNS

Create a DNS record in Windows DNS Server:

  1. Open Server ManagerToolsDNS.
  2. In DNS Manager, expand your server and select the desired zone (e.g., yourdomain.local).
  3. Right-click the zone → New Host (A or AAAA) or select other record types (CNAME, MX, TXT).
  4. Fill in the required fields (Name, IP Address, etc.).
  5. Click Add Host and then OK.

Edit a DNS record in Windows DNS Server:

  1. Open DNS Manager.
  2. Navigate to the zone and find the record you want to edit.
  3. Right-click on the record → Properties.
  4. Update the necessary fields (e.g., IP address or hostname).
  5. Click OK to save changes.

Delete a DNS record in Windows DNS Server:

  1. Open DNS Manager.
  2. Navigate to the zone and locate the record you want to remove.
  3. Right-click on the record → Delete.
  4. Confirm deletion when prompted.
July 22, 2025