Quick Answer

To add an A record on Network Solutions, log in to your account, open My Domain Names, select your domain, and access the DNS Settings or Advanced DNS section. From there you can create a new A record that points a hostname to an IP address.

Steps to Add an A Record on Network Solutions

1. Log in to your Network Solutions account

Go to  your Network Solutions Account

Enter your ‘Username’ and ‘Password’

2. Open your domain settings

Go to your domain list

Find the domain you’re looking for and click Settings

3. Locate DNS records settings

Scroll down to “Advanced Tools”

Expand Advanced tools and click “Manage” next to the Advanced DNS records

A pop-up will show on your screen then click “Continue”

4. Add a new DNS record

Click Add Record at the top right corner

Choose A Record from the record type options

(It points a domain to an IP address)

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5. Enter the A record details

Fill in the required fields:

Refers to: the subdomain (for example @ for the root domain or www)

Points to: the destination IPv4 address

TTL: leave the default value, which is 4 hours unless you need a specific setting

6. Save the record

Click Add to save changes

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What Happens Next

DNS changes usually propagate within a few minutes to 24 hours depending on the TTL settings.

Common Issues

1. A record not working
   • Confirm the IP address is correct
   • Make sure there are no conflicting A records for the same host
2. Unable to add DNS records
   • Check that the domain is using Network Solutions nameservers
   • If custom nameservers are set, DNS must be managed at that provider

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