Edit a subdomain
You can edit a subdomain record in your DNS (Domain Name System) zone file for a domain registered with GoDaddy. Subdomains use a domain prefix, such as pics.coolexample.com to point to an IP address.
To add a subdomain that points to a domain name or URL, you can add a CNAME. To edit DNS for a domain not registered with GoDaddy, you can use DNS hosting.
You can watch a short animation of this task farther down the page.
- Log in to your GoDaddy account and open your product. (Need help opening your product?)
- From the Domain Manager, select your domain name from the list to access the Domain Settings page.
- Scroll down to the Additional Settings section and select Manage DNS.
- On the DNS Management page, next to the record you wish to edit, click the
pencil icon.
Note: Don't see the pencil icon? Check these settings or products:
• Do you own Search Engine Visibility – Contact customer support
• Is domain forwarding turned on?
• Is the domain connected to 3rd party site (e.g., Squarespace or LinkedIn)? Visit that site to disconnect it.
• Is a firewall turned on in Website Security? Edit your IP address - Edit the fields as needed:
- Click Save to complete the process.
Field name | What to enter |
---|---|
Host | The host name, or prefix, the subdomain links to. If you enter @ for the host, this will change the IP address for your root domain. |
Points to | The IP address you are setting as the destination for the host |
TTL | How long the server should cache information |
Note: All DNS changes can take 24 - 48 hours to fully update across global networks.
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Next steps
- You can add a subdomain that points to an IP address.
- Or you can delete a subdomain if it's no longer needed.
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- If you need to edit DNS for a domain not registered with GoDaddy, you can manage DNS hosting.