# Create PTR Record for Reverse DNS

To create a PTR record for a reverse DNS, follow these steps:

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Network Services** > **Cloud DNS** > **Reverse DNS** tab.

2\. Select **Create PTR Record** to create records.

![Create a PTR record](/files/c4C1Cd6jIINHcFUUCANe)

3\. Enter the following details in the **Create PTR record** window:

* **IP Version:** Choose either **IPv4** or **IPv6** address based on the need.
* **IP Address:**

  * If you have chosen an **IPv4** version, your reserved IPv4 addresses will appear in the drop-down list. Select an IPv4 address from the reserved list of addresses.

  ![Create a PTR record with an IPv4 address](/files/1PszkKhkPZFIDy9URFJ3)

  * For an **IPv6** version, specify an IPv6 address and ensure that it belongs to any of the **/56 IPv6** blocks assigned to the VDC and has a prefix length of **/128**.

  ![Create a PTR record with an IPv6 address](/files/KAWX1X3ag5sp1UvMpKaV)
* **Name:** Enter a name or a sub-domain that must be mapped to the IP address.
* **Description (Optional):** Enter an appropriate description for your reverse primary zone.

4\. Click **Create PTR Record** to create the PTR record.

![Define PTR record properties](/files/jgpAHYUxvMDRlfyLDHgh)

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** Your PTR record creation is successful.
{% endhint %}


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