DNS basics
NameSilo DNS settings
Understand common DNS records and how domains connect to websites and email after purchase.
Best for
Use this page after registering a domain and before pointing it to a website or email service.
Quick checklist
A records point to IPv4 addressesConfirm this before ordering or changing account settings.
CNAME records point names to namesConfirm this before ordering or changing account settings.
MX records route emailConfirm this before ordering or changing account settings.
Search before ordering
After reviewing the checklist, use the same search flow to continue to NameSilo.
Common records
You do not need to understand every DNS record. Most projects start with A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and sometimes AAAA.
- A: root domain to server IP
- CNAME: www to root or service host
- MX: mail provider
- TXT: verification, SPF, DKIM, DMARC
Launch checklist
Set records, wait for propagation, then verify HTTPS, www/non-www behavior, and email authentication.
FAQ
FAQ
How long does DNS take?
Many changes appear quickly, but TTL and resolver caches can make full propagation take longer.
Should I use NameSilo DNS or Cloudflare?
NameSilo DNS is enough for many small sites. Cloudflare is useful when you need CDN, WAF, or more traffic controls.