Verifying Domain Management with Execulink

Where and how you manage your DNS records depends on where your DNS is hosted, which is based on your nameserver settings. You’ll typically decide if Execulink manages your DNS in one of the following scenarios: 

1. Domain registered with Execulink and using Execulink nameservers:
   You can manage your DNS records directly from your Execulink account. 
2. Domain registered elsewhere but using Execulink nameservers:
   Even if your domain isn’t registered with Execulink but using Execulink Name servers, you can still manage its DNS through your Execulink account. This is common when you’re using Execulink for web or DNS hosting. 
3. Domain registered elsewhere and not using Execulink nameservers:
   In this case, DNS management is handled by the different providers where your nameservers point. You won’t use Execulink for DNS management. 

If your DNS is hosted with Execulink, you can add, edit, or remove the following types of DNS records in your account here MyExeculink. 

Moving DNS Managment to Execulink 

Migration of Existing Domain 

This process makes sure that you experience minimal downtime during the migration and provides you with an awesome experience.

• If you are migrating your existing, active domain to Execulink, please provide the current zone file. This will allow us to prepare the zone file in advance prior to updating the Name Servers.
• Once Execulink has created the zone file, we will notify you and coordinate with you to schedule the Name Server update, which will be performed by Execulink Customer Support.
• After the Name Servers have been updated as scheduled, you will be able to access your zone file and make any additional modifications as needed.
• Please note that DNS propagation across the internet may take anywhere from 2 to 24 hours.
• For detailed instructions on how to manage your DNS zone file independently, please learn more here. 

Setting up a New Domain for DNS Management 

• In case of a new domain, we will create Execulink default zone file and change the nameservers. Afterwards, you will be able to access your domain and make changes as required.
• Look here for further instructions on how to be awesome and self-manage your DNS zone file.

If your domain is being managed by Execulink you can see these types of most used DNS records below:  

• A Record: Connects your domain to an IP address, directing visitors to your website. 
• Subdomain: A prefix to your domain (e.g., blog.example.com). Can be created using an A record (most common) or a CNAME. 
• CNAME (Canonical Name): Point a subdomain to another domain — not to an IP address. Useful for redirects (e.g., store.example.com to a Shopify store). 
• MX Record (Mail Exchange): Handles email delivery by directing messages to your email provider. Execulink sets this up automatically if you use their email services. 
• TXT Record: Used for things like domain ownership verification and email security policies. 
• SPF Record: A specific kind of TXT record for setting up sender email policies. Considered an advanced setting. 
• SRV Record (Service Record)
  Defines how services are accessed (like VoIP, XMPP, LDAP). Specifies protocol, port, priority, and weight for load balancing. 
• NS Record (Nameserver): Specifies the nameservers for your domain. These are essential if your domain is registered elsewhere, but you want Execulink to manage your DNS. 
• To change your Name server please learn more here.

What Changes Can I Make to my DNS Settings? 

Here are a few common settings you can manage in your DNS settings. 

• Add/Edit your A record to connect your domain to your website. 
• Configure CNAME i.e. Pointing Subdomain to another domain name if you want sub.example.com to resolve to another domain like otherdomain.com. 
• Configure MX records to ensure your email is routed properly. 
• Add/Edit TXT records for SPF, DKIM, DMARC authentications 
• Configure SRV Record 

For further instructions on how to self-manage your DNS zone file, learn more here.