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DNS Setup Guide

Learn how to configure your DNS records to enable domain redirects. The type of DNS record you need depends on whether you are redirecting a naked (root) domain or a subdomain.

Naked Domains (A Record)

A naked domain (also called a root or apex domain) is a domain without any prefix, such as example.com. Since DNS standards do not allow CNAME records on root domains, you must use an A record pointing to our server IP address.

// A record

Type: A | Name: @ | Value: YOUR_SERVER_IP

  1. 1 Log in to your domain registrar or DNS provider.
  2. 2 Navigate to the DNS management page for your domain.
  3. 3 Create a new A record with Name set to @ (or leave blank, depending on your provider).
  4. 4 Set the Value to the IP address shown in your 99redirect dashboard.
  5. 5 Set TTL to 3600 (1 hour) or use your provider's default.
  6. 6 Save the record.

Subdomains (CNAME Record)

A subdomain is any prefix before your root domain, such as www.example.com or old.example.com. Subdomains should use a CNAME record, which is simpler because it does not depend on a fixed IP address.

// CNAME record

Type: CNAME | Name: www | Value: redirect.99redirect.com

  1. 1 Log in to your domain registrar or DNS provider.
  2. 2 Navigate to the DNS management page for your domain.
  3. 3 Create a new CNAME record with Name set to the subdomain (e.g. www, old, blog).
  4. 4 Set the Value to redirect.99redirect.com.
  5. 5 Set TTL to 3600 (1 hour) or use your provider's default.
  6. 6 Save the record.

Finding DNS Settings at Common Registrars

CF Cloudflare

Cloudflare: Log in to your Cloudflare dashboard, select your domain, then click DNS in the sidebar. Click Add record to create a new A or CNAME record. Make sure the proxy status is set to "DNS only" (gray cloud).

GD GoDaddy

GoDaddy: Log in to your GoDaddy account, go to My Products, click DNS next to your domain. Click Add to create a new record and select the appropriate type (A or CNAME).

NC Namecheap

Namecheap: Log in to your Namecheap account, go to Domain List, click Manage next to your domain, then select Advanced DNS. Click Add New Record and choose the appropriate type.

RB Registro.br

Registro.br: Log in to your Registro.br account, click on the domain, then go to DNS. If you use Registro.br's own DNS, click "Edit Zone" to add records. If you use an external DNS provider, configure the records there instead.

DNS Propagation

After creating or updating DNS records, changes need time to propagate across the internet. This process usually takes a few minutes, but can take up to 48 hours in some cases. During this time, some users may see the old records while others see the new ones.

  • Most changes propagate within 5 to 30 minutes.
  • If you set a low TTL (e.g., 300 seconds) before making changes, propagation will be faster.
  • You can use tools like dig, nslookup, or online DNS checkers to verify your records.
  • If records still do not appear after 48 hours, double-check that you edited the correct zone and saved your changes.

Verifying Your Setup

Once your DNS records are configured, you can verify them directly from your 99redirect dashboard. Go to your domain settings and click the "Check DNS" button. The system will confirm whether your records are correctly pointing to our servers.

  1. 1 Go to your 99redirect dashboard and select the domain.
  2. 2 Click "Check DNS" to trigger a verification.
  3. 3 If verified, you will see a green "Verified" status.
  4. 4 If not yet detected, wait a few more minutes and try again.
  5. 5 If verification fails, review your DNS records for typos or incorrect values.