Self-Managed Server DNS administration

Access the Manage DNS tool

1. Log into the xneelo Control Panel.
2. Under Products in the side menu, select Self-Managed Servers.
3. Select the server you would like to access.
4. Under Domain Tools select Manage DNS.
5. Click on the relevant domain name.

How to edit a record

1. Search for the relevant record by scrolling through the various records (narrow your choice by selecting the record type).
2. Navigate to the 3 dots menu to the right of the record and select Edit.
3. Make the relevant changes e.g. replace IP address.
4. Select Cancel or Save.
5. A success message will appear once your change has been saved.

How to add a record

1. Click + Add record.
2. Select the record type that you would like to add from the Type drop-down list.
3. Complete the relevant fields and click Save.
4. If multiple records are to be added, select the ‘Remain on this page after adding record’ box.
5. A success message will appear on the top of your screen.

How to delete a record

1. Search for the relevant record by scrolling through the various records (narrow your choice by selecting the record type).
2. Navigate to the 3 dots menu to the right of the record and select Delete.
3. You will be prompted to confirm your request. Select Delete.
4. A success message will appear on the top of your screen once the record has been deleted.

How to use a zone template

1. Click on the 3 dots menu next to the ‘+ Add record’ button.
2. Select the relevant template e.g. Office 365.
3. A preview of the full DNS zone record will appear. Records that will be deleted will be indicated in red and records that will be added will be indicated in green.
4. To proceed, click Apply.
5. A success message will appear once the template has been applied.
   Note: This step is reversible. To change back to using xneelo for mail, simply return to the apply templates tab and choose the xneelo mail template

How to import or export zone records

1. Click on the 3 dots menu next to the ‘+ Add record’ button.
2. Select Import zone or Export zone.
   • To Import zone records, click Import zone and then select the relevant file that you want to import from your computer.
   • To Export a file containing all your DNS details, click Export zone. A .txt file will be downloaded to your computer.