DNS2Go and Custom DNS Records - A Records

When using DNS2Go its possible you would like to specify where a certain address will resolve to. For example. mail.domain.com can be pointed to a unique IP address by simply creating a Custom A Record with DNS2Go. Below is a guide to setting this up:

To set a Custom Online A record:

1. Take your domain Offline
2. Login to the DNS2Go Account Manager
3. Select your domain from the list of domains on the right hand side
4. Expand the Online Settings by clicking the plus ( + ) sign next to When This Domain Goes Online
5. Select the option Use Custom DNS Settings
6. Click the Configure Button
7. Click the New Button
8. Select "A" Record
9. In order for A record to be on the domain itself, leave this first field blank and click Next. If you want to create a WWW Record. Enter WWW in this field.
10. Enter in the IP address you wish the A record resolve to
11. Review the settings and click OK


Once the domain goes back online, the record will be created

To create a Custom Offline A record:

1. Take your domain Online
2. Login to the DNS2Go Account Manager
3. Select your domain from the list of domains on the right hand side
4. Expand the Online Settings by clicking the plus ( + ) sign next to When This Domain Goes Offline
5. Select the option Use Custom DNS Settings
6. Click the Configure Button
7. Click the New Button
8. Select "A" Record
9. In order for A record to be on the domain itself, leave this first field blank and click Next. If you want to create a WWW Record. Enter WWW in this field.
10. Enter in the IP address you wish the A record resolve to
11. Review the settings and click OK

Once the domain goes back offline, the record will be created.