This topic describes how to quickly configure Domain Name System (DNS) settings and how to configure the DNS settings for your website and mailbox.
Add DNS records
Log on to the Alibaba Cloud DNS console.
Add a domain name.
If you register a domain name with Alibaba Cloud, you do not need to add the domain name. Skip this step and go to Step 3.
If you register a domain name with a third-party DNS service provider, click Authoritative DNS Resolution in the left-side navigation pane. Click Add Domain Name on the Authoritative Domain Names tab, enter a primary domain name in the dialog box, and then click OK.
3. On the Authoritative DNS Resolution page, click DNS Settings in the Actions column of the domain name. Example: example.com.
4. On the DNS Settings page, click Quick Start.
5. Select a business type for resolution and configure DNS settings.
Add DNS Records for Website: Select a business requirement, select a domain name, enter the IP addresses of your website server, and then click OK. You can obtain the IP addresses from the service provider of your website server. Alibaba Cloud DNS automatically creates website resolution records to point the domain name
www.example.comto the IP addresses of your website server.
Add DNS Records for Mailbox: Select a mailbox type and click OK. Alibaba Cloud DNS automatically creates a mailbox resolution record to point the domain name
www.example.comto the IP address of your email server.
After you complete the DNS settings for your mailbox, you must contact your email service provider to verify the mailbox.