Bluehost Cloud Hosting DNS Management

• Domain Name Entry: When you enter a web address into your browser, your computer sends a request to a DNS server.
• DNS Server Lookup: The DNS server searches its database to find the IP address associated with the domain name.
• IP Address Retrieval: Once the IP address is found, the server sends it back to your computer.
• Website Connection: Your browser uses this IP address to connect to the website's server, loading the site for you.

Effective DNS management ensures uninterrupted access to your website, safeguarding your business's credibility. By optimizing DNS settings and positioning DNS servers strategically across the globe, you can minimize load times, enhancing the user experience no matter where visitors are located. Strong DNS management also shields your domain from cyber threats like phishing attacks and cache poisoning, ensuring a secure environment for your users. Additionally, it enables seamless scalability by allowing you to manage multiple domains from a single platform. This centralized system streamlines domain redirections, subdomain setups, and email configurations, reducing errors and improving efficiency.

The DNS Zone Editor is essential for managing DNS records. You can access it through the Hosting, Websites, or Domains tabs in your Account Manager.

• Domains Tab
• Hosting Tab
• Websites Tab

Domains Tab

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Click the Domains tab on the left-side navigation menu.
   
3. Choose the respective domain name you want to update the DNS Settings by following either of the steps below:
   • If you have multiple domains, please follow the steps below:
     1. Click the ⋮ (vertical ellipses) icon.
     2. Click the Manage dropdown option and then you will be rerouted to the Domain Overview page of the respective domain you have chosen.
        

        Tip: You can simply click the domain name link and then you will be rerouted to the Domain Overview page of the respective domain you have chosen.

   • If you only have a single domain, you will be rerouted to the Domain Overview page.
4. Scroll down to the Advanced Tools panel and click the ˅ symbol to expand it.
   
5. Lastly, click MANAGE next to Advanced DNS Records.
   

Hosting Tab

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Click the Hosting tab on the left-side navigation menu.
   
3. Click the MANAGE button on the site where you want to manage the DNS records.
   
4. On the Website overview page, please follow the steps below:
   1. Click the DOMAINS tab.
   2. Click the ⋮ (vertical ellipses) icon.
   3. Lastly, click the Advanced DNS Editor dropdown option.
      

Websites Tab

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Click the Websites tab on the left-side navigation menu.
   
3. Click the SETTINGS button of the site where you want to manage the DNS records.
4. On the Website overview page, please follow the steps below:
   1. Click the DOMAINS tab.
   2. Click the ⋮ (vertical ellipses) icon.
   3. Lastly, click the Advanced DNS Editor dropdown option.
      

After accessing the DNS Zone Editor, please follow the steps below to learn more about how to add new DNS Records:

1. After clicking the MANAGE button, please read and understand the important reminders on the Advanced DNS Record popup before clicking the CONTINUE button.
   
2. Click the + RECORD button.
   
3. Fill in the required fields once the Add Advanced DNS Records popup appears. Additional fields may appear based on the specific record you are in the process of adding. Fill out details as instructed by the DNS record provider.
   • Choose the Record Type.
   • Set the TTL (Time to Live).
4. Lastly, to add the new record, click the ADD button.
   

After accessing the DNS Zone Editor, please follow the steps below to learn more about how to modify the existing DNS Records:

1. After clicking the MANAGE button, please read and understand the important reminders on the Advanced DNS Record popup before clicking the CONTINUE button.
   
2. Under Manage Advanced DNS Records, find the record you wish to modify.
3. Modify the record you have chosen by following the steps below:
   1. Click the ⋮ (vertical ellipses) icon.
   2. Click the Edit dropdown option.
      

      Tip: If you have multiple modifications on your DNS Records, you can click the will BULK EDIT button

4. Enter the changes you wish to make in the required fields.   
5. Lastly, click the EDIT button to save the changes made.
   

After accessing the DNS Zone Editor, please follow the steps below to learn more about how to delete DNS Records:

1. After clicking the MANAGE button, please read and understand the important reminders on the Advanced DNS Record popup before clicking the CONTINUE button.
   
2. Under Manage Advanced DNS Records, find the record you wish to delete.
3. Delete the record you have chosen by following the steps below:
   1. Click the ⋮ (vertical ellipses) icon.
   2. Click the Delete dropdown option.
      
4. Lastly, please read and understand the important reminders before clicking the DELETE button on the Delete Advanced DNS Record popup.