For domains that are pointed here (using our Nameservers), you can add, edit, or delete your DNS entries in the Zone Editor. If you're not sure which record is which or which record does what, check out DNS Record Definitions for more information.

Access the DNS Zone Editor

The first step to managing your DNS records is to access the Zone Editor. The steps vary depending on what type of account you are using:

Account Manager

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Click the Domain Name tab from the side navigation menu to the left.
3. Scroll down, and click ˅ to expand the Advanced Tools section.
4. Here, you will have the option to manage Nameservers (DNS) or Advanced DNS Records. Click MANAGE next to Advanced DNS Records.

   Note: You may see a pop-up prompting you to acknowledge that these are advanced settings, and changing them comes with risk to your website and related services. Click CONTINUE to proceed to the DNS Editor.

Bluerock 

1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel.
2. Click the Domains tab from the side navigation menu to the left.
3. Next to the domain name you wish to update, click the ▼ icon next to Manage, then choose DNS from the drop-down menu that appears.
   

Modify Existing DNS Record

Once you have accessed the DNS Zone Editor, these steps will explain how to change an existing record. If you aren't sure which DNS Record to update, see DNS Record Definitions for more information.

Account Manager

1. Under Manage Advanced DNS Records, find the record you wish to modify.
2. Click the 🖉 'edit' button.
   
3. Enter any changes you wish to make.
4. Click Edit to save changes.
   

Bluerock

1. Under DNS Manager, scroll down and find the record you wish to modify.
2. From the right side of the record, click the ⋮ (ellipses) icon, then click Edit from the menu that pops up.
   
3. Enter any changes you wish to make.
4. Click the Save button.
   

Add New Record

Once you have accessed the DNS Zone Editor, these steps will explain how to add a new record.

Account Manager

1. Click the + ADD RECORD button.

   Other fields may appear depending on the type of record you are creating. Fill out details as instructed by the DNS record provider.

   • Choose the Record Type.
   • Set the TTL (time to live).
2. Click on the ADD button to create the record.

Bluerock

1. Scroll down to locate the record type you wish to update, and click the Add Record button.
   
   • In the Host Record field, enter the desired record name.
   • In the Points To field, enter the address that the record should resolve to.
   • Leave the TTL field at its default setting.

   Take Note: Other fields may appear depending on the type of record you are creating. Fill out details as instructed by the DNS record provider.

2. Click on the Save button to add the record.
   

Delete Record

Once you have accessed the DNS Zone Editor, these steps will explain how to delete an existing record.

Account Manager

Bluerock

1. Under Manage Advanced DNS Records, find the record you wish to delete.
2. Click the 🖉 'edit' button.
   
3. Click the DELETE option.
4. You will see a pop-up reminding you that removing a record could interrupt services - click the DELETE button to confirm the removal.
   1. Under DNS Manager, find the record you wish to delete.
   2. Click the ⋮ (vertical ellipses) icon, then click Remove from the menu that pops up.
      
   3. Complete the removal by clicking the Confirm button in the acknowledgment that pops up.

      Important Note: This action cannot be undone!

      

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   You may also refer to our Knowledge Base articles to help answer common questions and guide you through various setup, configuration, and troubleshooting steps.