{"id":413,"date":"2024-10-05T14:35:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T14:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/?p=413"},"modified":"2024-10-05T14:35:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T14:35:06","slug":"dns-updatein-plesk-control-panel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/dns-updatein-plesk-control-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"Master the DNS Update Process in Plesk Control Panel: The Ultimate Guide for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Managing DNS (Domain Name System) records is a critical part of hosting and domain management. The DNS settings determine where your domain points, and they\u2019re essential for ensuring that your website, emails, and other services are accessible. Plesk control panel, makes updating DNS settings simple. This guide will walk you through the process of updating DNS records in the Plesk Control Panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#why-update-dns-in-plesk\">Why Update DNS in Plesk?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-by-step-guide-to-update-dns-in-plesk-control-panel\">Step-by-Step Guide to Update DNS in Plesk Control Panel<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#step-1-log-in-to-your-plesk-control-panel\">Step 1: Log in to Your Plesk Control Panel<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-2-navigate-to-the-dns-settings\">Step 2: Navigate to the DNS Settings<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-3-review-the-current-dns-records\">Step 3: Review the Current DNS Records<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-4-add-or-modify-dns-records\">Step 4: Add or Modify DNS Records<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#adding-a-new-dns-record\">Adding a New DNS Record:<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#modifying-an-existing-dns-record\">Modifying an Existing DNS Record:<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#deleting-a-dns-record\">Deleting a DNS Record:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-5-apply-the-changes\">Step 5: Apply the Changes<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#step-6-verify-the-dns-changes\">Step 6: Verify the DNS Changes<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#troubleshooting-dns-issues\">Troubleshooting DNS Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-update-dns-in-plesk\">Why Update DNS in Plesk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might need to update your DNS records for several reasons, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pointing your domain to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orissawebhosting.in\/vps-hosting\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.orissawebhosting.in\/vps-hosting\/\">new server<\/a><\/strong> after migrating your website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Updating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squarebrothers.com\/email-hosting-india\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.squarebrothers.com\/email-hosting-india\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mail server<\/a> records<\/strong> (MX records) for proper email delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Configuring subdomains or redirecting traffic<\/strong> to different parts of your site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adding verification records<\/strong> for services like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your reason, Plesk offers an intuitive interface for managing and updating your DNS settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-by-step-guide-to-update-dns-in-plesk-control-panel\">Step-by-Step Guide to Update DNS in Plesk Control Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-log-in-to-your-plesk-control-panel\">Step 1: Log in to Your Plesk Control Panel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by accessing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plesk.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.plesk.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Plesk<\/a> control panel. Typically, you can reach it via the following URL format: <code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com:8443<\/code>. Enter your username and password to log in.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Plesk-control-panel.png\" alt=\"Plesk control panel\" class=\"wp-image-411\" style=\"width:419px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Plesk-control-panel.png 557w, https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Plesk-control-panel-282x300.png 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-navigate-to-the-dns-settings\">Step 2: Navigate to the DNS Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once logged in, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DNS-plesk-control-panel.png\" alt=\"DNS plesk control panel\" class=\"wp-image-416\" style=\"width:599px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DNS-plesk-control-panel.png 718w, https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DNS-plesk-control-panel-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the left-hand side of the Plesk dashboard, find and click on <strong>Websites &amp; Domains<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the <strong>Websites &amp; Domains<\/strong> tab, locate the domain for which you want to update DNS settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and click on <strong>DNS Settings<\/strong> for that particular domain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-review-the-current-dns-records\">Step 3: Review the Current DNS Records<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the DNS Settings section, you\u2019ll see a list of current DNS records. These may include <strong>A records<\/strong> (which point your domain to an IP address), <strong>MX records<\/strong> (which manage email routing), <strong>CNAME records<\/strong> (aliases for domains), and other important DNS entries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a moment to review the existing records to understand what changes you need to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-add-or-modify-dns-records\">Step 4: Add or Modify DNS Records<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adding-a-new-dns-record\">Adding a New DNS Record:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To add a new DNS record:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"847\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-record-in-plesk-control-panel-1.png\" alt=\"add record in plesk control panel\" class=\"wp-image-418\" style=\"width:839px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-record-in-plesk-control-panel-1.png 847w, https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-record-in-plesk-control-panel-1-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-record-in-plesk-control-panel-1-768x188.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Add Record<\/strong> button at the top of the DNS settings page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the type of record you wish to add from the drop-down menu. Common types include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Record:<\/strong> Maps a domain name to an IP address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MX Record:<\/strong> Specifies the mail server responsible for receiving emails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CNAME Record:<\/strong> Creates an alias for your domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TXT Record:<\/strong> Adds text information to your DNS (often used for verification purposes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the required information for the DNS record, such as the domain name, IP address, or other details, depending on the record type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you\u2019ve filled out the necessary information, click <strong>OK<\/strong> to save the record.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-a-record-in-plesk-control-panel.png\" alt=\"add a record in plesk control panel\" class=\"wp-image-414\" style=\"width:737px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-a-record-in-plesk-control-panel.png 695w, https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/add-a-record-in-plesk-control-panel-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"modifying-an-existing-dns-record\">Modifying an Existing DNS Record:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To modify an existing record:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the record you wish to change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the record name, and a new window will appear where you can edit the record details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update the necessary fields, such as the IP address or hostname.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deleting-a-dns-record\">Deleting a DNS Record:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To delete an unwanted DNS record:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the checkbox next to the DNS record you want to remove.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Remove<\/strong> button at the top of the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the deletion by clicking <strong>Yes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-apply-the-changes\">Step 5: Apply the Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After making all the necessary changes, you\u2019ll need to apply the updates to the DNS settings. To do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the top of the DNS settings page, click the <strong>Update<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plesk will now update the DNS zone with your new settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6-verify-the-dns-changes\">Step 6: Verify the DNS Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the changes are applied, DNS propagation can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24-48 hours, depending on your domain registrar and how quickly the changes propagate across the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can verify your DNS changes using tools like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DNS Checker<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/dnschecker.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/dnschecker.org<\/a>): Enter your domain name to see how your DNS records are resolving globally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whatsmydns<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsmydns.net\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.whatsmydns.net<\/a>): Another great tool to check DNS propagation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-dns-issues\">Troubleshooting DNS Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While updating DNS records is generally straightforward, you may encounter some issues. Here are a few common problems and their fixes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DNS Propagation Delay:<\/strong> Changes to DNS records might take some time to fully propagate across the internet. Be patient and allow up to 48 hours for the changes to take effect globally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incorrect DNS Record:<\/strong> If you enter the wrong IP address or other details in a DNS record, your domain may not function correctly. Double-check all entries before saving the changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Name Servers Not Set Correctly:<\/strong> If your DNS changes aren\u2019t working, ensure your domain\u2019s name servers are set correctly with your domain registrar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Updating DNS records in Plesk is a critical task that ensures your domain, website, and email services function correctly. By following the step-by-step process outlined in this guide, you can easily manage and modify your DNS settings without hassle. Whether you\u2019re updating A records, adding new subdomains, or setting up email routing, Plesk\u2019s intuitive DNS management interface makes the process simple and efficient.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing DNS (Domain Name System) records is a critical part<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":417,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,8,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-413","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-plesk-control-panel","category-hosting","category-server"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/413"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=413"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/413\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":419,"href":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/413\/revisions\/419"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/417"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/orissawebhosting.in\/knowledgebase\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}