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

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
    • 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
  • 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

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