📘 Binding Two DNS Records to a Single Hostname
How do I bind two DNS records to a single hostname?
To bind two DNS records to a single hostname, you are essentially pointing one hostname to two different types of DNS records. This is commonly done when you want both A and MX, or A and TXT, or even multiple A records (for redundancy/load balancing).
✅ Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Log into IPServerOne Customer Portal
Go to https://portal.ipserverone.com and sign in to your account. - Navigate to DNS Management
Click on “Domain” > “DNS Management”. Then select the domain you want to manage. - Add the First Record
Click on “Add Record”, choose the record type (e.g. A, CNAME, etc.), fill in the hostname and value, and click “Save”. - Add the Second Record
Repeat the process, using the same hostname but selecting a different record type. Example: Add a TXT or MX for the same hostname. - Verify Records
Use tools like dnschecker.org to verify propagation.
⚠️ Important Note: You cannot bind two A records and a CNAME to the same exact hostname, as a CNAME record cannot coexist with any other records on the same name due to DNS standards.
Example:
If you want www.example.com to:
- Point to an IP: 123.123.123.123 (A record)
- And have a Google site verification (TXT record)
You will:
- Add an A record for www → 123.123.123.123
- Add a TXT record for www → google-site-verification=xxxxxx
Need Help?
If you’re unsure about what types of records you need to add or encounter an error during setup, feel free to contact our support team via https://www.ipserverone.com/contact-us.