Quick Answer

To add an A record on Porkbun, log in to your account, go to Domain Management, select your domain, and open DNS Records. Then add a new A record that points a hostname to an IP address.

Steps to Add an A Record on Porkbun

1. Log in to your Porkbun account

Go to your Porkbun Account

Enter your ‘Username’ and ‘Password’

Access your dashboard

2. Open domain management

Go to your list of your domains

Find the domain you’re looking for and click “Details”

3. Locate DNS Records settings

Once Details is expanded, go to DNS Records and click the Edit icon located next to the DNS Records

A modal pop up appears at the far right of your screen that allows you to add a new Record

4. Enter the A record details

Click A Record

Then fill in the other required fields:

Host: the subdomain (for example @ for root or www)

Value: the destination IPv4 address

Example: 192.168.1.1

TTL: leave default unless needed

5. Save the record

• Click Add

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What Happens Next

A record changes usually take effect within a few minutes, but may take up to 24 hours depending on DNS caching.

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
   • Ensure the domain is using Porkbun nameservers
   • If not, DNS must be managed at your nameserver provider

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