AAAA record management
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In DigiCert® DNS, managed domains (as seen in the UI) are referred to as primary domains in the documentation. Both terms refer to the same concept.
Overview
This guide provides detailed instructions for AAAA record management, covering a series of targeted actions, including:
Benefits
AAAA record management is essential for optimizing DNS performance and ensuring future-proof network scalability. Using the DigiCert® DNS platform to manage AAAA records, users can significantly reduce network congestion, minimize latency by bypassing IPv4-to-IPv6 translation, and provide seamless support for the growing number of devices requiring unique IP addresses. This centralized management approach not only boosts security and ensures IPv6 compatibility, but also improves global reachability, enabling more reliable and faster connectivity worldwide. Ultimately, DigiCert® DNS streamlines network configurations, making end-to-end connectivity more efficient and reliable.
Procedures
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This procedure creates a AAAA record (aaaarecord) for the primary domain domain1. The primary domain was previously created here.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: POST /domains/primary/{domainId}/records/AAAA
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
Select the Add Record button.
In the Add Record dialog:
Select AAAA from the Record Type drop-down list.
Enter a name in the Name field (for example, aaaarecord).
Set the TTL value, or keep the default of 600.
Enter a valid IPv6 address in the IPv6 field.
To add more entries, select Add Another IP.
(Optional) Select Save and Add Another to add more records.
Select Save and Close to finish.
A message appears confirming the successful creation of the record.
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This procedure deletes a specific AAAA record (aaaarecord) from the primary domain domain1. The primary domain and AAAA record were created in earlier procedures. You can follow either Path 1 or Path 2 to complete the deletion.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: DELETE /domains/primary/{domainId}/records/AAAA/{recordId}
Path 1
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
In the RECORDS tab, locate the record you want to delete (for example, aaaarecord).
From the overflow menu (three vertical dots) at the end of the record's row, select Delete.
In the Confirm Deletion dialog, select Confirm.
A message appears confirming the successful deletion of the record.
Path 2
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
In the RECORDS tab, select the checkbox of the record you want to delete.
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You can select multiple checkboxes to delete several records at once.
Go to Actions > Delete Records.
In the Confirm Deletion dialog, select Confirm.
A message appears confirming the successful deletion of the record.
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This procedure displays the AAAA records of a specific primary domain (domain1). The primary domain was previously created here. You can follow either Path 1 or Path 2 to complete the retrieval.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: GET /domains/primary/{domainId}/records/AAAA
Path 1
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
The table displays all the records associated with the domain.
Select Filters at the top of the results table:
Under Column, select Record Type.
Under Operator, select contains.
Under Value, enter AAAA.
Select Columns at the top of the results table, then select all checkboxes to ensure that all record information is displayed.
Path 2
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
The table displays all the records associated with the domain.
Toggle Group Records to group records by type.
Select the AAAA record drop-down list.
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This procedure displays the details of a specific AAAA record (aaaarecord) created in an earlier procedure. Follow Path 1 if there are only a few results to review. Follow Path 2 if you prefer to filter results quickly.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: GET /domains/primary/{domainId}/records/AAAA/{recordId}
Path 1
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
The table displays all the records associated with the domain.
Locate the record (for example, aaaarecord) whose details you want to view.
Select Columns at the top of the results table, then select all checkboxes to ensure that all record information is displayed.
Path 2
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
The table displays all the records associated with the domain.
Select Filters at the top of the results table to locate the specific record quickly.
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In this example, the name of the record is known, so the following filter was applied:
Under Column, select Name.
Under Operator, select contains.
Under Value, enter the record's name (aaaarecord).
If no results appear, double-check the Filters selections and input values.
Select Columns at the top of the results table, then select all checkboxes to ensure that all record information is displayed.
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This procedure updates a specific AAAA record (aaaarecord) created in an earlier procedure.
To test this function, call this API endpoint: PUT/ domains/primary/{domainId}/records/AAAA/{recordId}
Sign in to your DigiCert® DNS account.
From the landing page, go to the left sidebar and select DNS > Domains.
In the MANAGED DNS tab, select the relevant domain (for example, domain1).
Select the RECORDS tab.
The table displays all the records associated with the domain.
Locate the specific record - see Path 2 for quick filtering.
Select the name of the record (for example, aaaarecord) whose details you want to update.
Alternatively, select the overflow menu (three vertical dots) at the end of the record's row, and select Edit.
In the Edit Record dialog:
Edit the record's details as required.
Select Save to finish.
A message appears confirming the successful update of the record.