Porkbun
May 22, 2026

Quick Answer

To change DNS records on Porkbun, log in to your account, go to Domain Management, select your domain, and open DNS Records. From there you can add, edit, or delete records such as A, CNAME, MX, or TXT.

Steps to Change DNS Records 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 edit or delete your existing DNS Records, or even add a new one

4. Locate the record you want to change

Common record types include:

A record: points a domain to an IP address

CNAME record: points a subdomain to another domain

MX record: controls email routing

TXT record: used for verification and security

5. Save your changes

Click Save

What Happens Next

DNS changes usually take effect within a few minutes, but can take up to 24 hours depending on caching and TTL settings.

Common Issues

  1. DNS changes not taking effect
    • Wait for DNS propagation
    • Clear your browser or DNS cache
  2. Unable to edit DNS records
    • Confirm the domain is using Porkbun nameservers
    • If custom nameservers are set, manage DNS at that provider

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