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layout: article
title: Manage DNS records
description: Create, update, import, and filter DNS records for organization domains in Appwrite.
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You manage DNS records for verified organization domains from the domain **Records** tab. This guide covers day-to-day record operations, zone import, and email provider presets.

For record types and locked entries, see [DNS records](/docs/products/domains/dns).

# Open the records table {% #open-the-records-table %}

1. Open **Organization** > **Domains**.
2. Select a verified domain.
3. Open the **DNS Records** tab.

The table lists all records in the zone, including locked records Appwrite created for network routing. Use search filters to narrow by type, name, or value.

# Create a record {% #create-a-record %}

1. Click **Create record**.
2. Select the record type (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and others supported on organization domains).
3. Enter the name, value, TTL, and any type-specific fields (for example priority on MX and SRV records).
4. Save the record.

Locked records cannot be edited or deleted. Appwrite prevents conflicts with locked names when you save.

# Update and delete records {% #update-and-delete-records %}

Use the row actions menu on a record you created to update or delete it.

To delete multiple records:

1. Select the checkboxes on deletable (non-locked) rows.
2. Open the bulk action bar and choose delete.
3. Confirm the deletion.

# Import and export a zone file {% #import-and-export-a-zone-file %}

To migrate many records at once:

1. On the **Records** tab, open **Import zone**.
2. Paste or upload BIND-style zone file content.
3. Confirm the import.

Import replaces the editable portion of the zone according to the file. Locked records remain. Export the current zone from the same area for backup before large changes.

{% info title="Validate before import" %}
Review zone file contents carefully. Incorrect MX or TXT records can interrupt email or verification for production domains.
{% /info %}

# Configure email {% #configure-email %}

Use **Add preset** on the **Records** tab to add MX (and SPF for iCloud) records for common email providers in one step.

See [DNS presets](/docs/products/domains/presets) for supported providers, exact record values, and provider-specific follow-up steps.

# Filters {% #filters %}

The records table supports URL-backed filters (type, name, value, and more), similar to other Appwrite list views. Use filters to audit records before a migration or to confirm preset records were created.

When filters return no rows, clear or adjust filters rather than assuming the zone is empty.

# Connect to products {% #connect-to-products %}

After DNS is configured, attach hostnames to [Sites](/docs/products/sites/domains), [Functions](/docs/products/functions/domains), or [API custom domains](/docs/advanced/platform/custom-domains). See [Connect to products](/docs/products/domains/connect).