Direct DNS Pro and Direct DNS Basic
With Direct DNS you have control of your domain's DNS, which opens up many possibilities. You can point any name on your domain to any IP on your network, which allows you to roll out a full range of network capacity.
Direct DNS Basic Features (Free)
| Record |
Type |
Description |
| Host |
A |
Create up to two records that point a name to an IP address. |
| Mail Server |
MX |
Create up to two records that specify which mail servers to use for a name. |
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Direct DNS Pro Features ($5.00 per year)
| Record |
Type |
Description |
| Host |
A |
Points a name to an IPv4 address |
| Host |
AAAA |
Points a name to an IPv6 address |
| Alias |
CNAME |
Points a name to another host name |
| Mail Server |
MX |
Specifies which mail servers to use for a name |
| SPF |
TXT |
Reverse MX (what machines can send mail for a name) |
| Server Location |
SRV |
Specifies the location of a server for a specific protocol and name |
| Time To Live |
TTL |
You can modify how long DNS records are cached on other nameservers |
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To take advantage of Direct DNS simply log into My Account, click on Domain Manager, and then modify your domain's hosting settings (the house icon). You will be guided through the rest of the process. Or to purchase Direct DNS Pro, you can go directly to the Direct DNS Pro area.
For more information on Direct DNS, you can explore the Direct DNS section of our FAQ.
