Manage DNS records

To create a DNS record in the dashboard:

1. Log in to the Cloudflare dashboard Open external link and select an account and domain.

2. Go to DNS > Records.

3. Click Add record.

4. Choose a record Type.

5. Complete the required fields, which vary per record. Particularly important fields (for some records) include:

   • Proxy status: For A, AAAA, and CNAME records, decide whether hostname traffic is proxied through Cloudflare.
   • TTL: Short for Time to Live, this field controls how long each record is valid and — as a result — how long it takes for record updates to reach your end users.
   • Comment and Tag: Record attributes meant for your reference.

6. Click Save.

To create records with the API, use a POST request Open API docs link .

For specific API examples, refer to DNS record types.

For field definitions, refer to our API documentation Open external link (visible once you select Show definitions).

To edit DNS records in the dashboard:

1. Log in to the Cloudflare dashboard Open external link and select an account and domain.
2. Go to DNS > Records.
3. On a specific record, click Edit.
4. Make any necessary changes.
5. Click Save.

To update part of a record with the API, use a PATCH request Open API docs link . If you want to overwrite the entire existing record, use a PUT request Open API docs link .

To delete DNS records in the dashboard:

1. Log in to the Cloudflare dashboard Open external link and select an account and domain.
2. Go to DNS > Records.
3. On a specific record, click Edit.
4. Click Delete.
5. Click Delete again to confirm.

To delete records with the API, use a DELETE request Open API docs link .