# Update PTR Record details

You can update the domain or sub-domain name associated with the PTR record or the description of the PTR record. Follow these steps to update a PTR record:

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

2\. You can follow either of these options to update a record:

* Select the corresponding IP address from the **IP ADDRESS** column.
* Select **Details & edit** from the drop-down list in the **ACTIONS** column.

3\. Modify the **Name** and **Description**, if necessary.

4\. Select **Update PTR record** to save the changes.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Info:** You can click **Delete** to delete the respective PTR record. For more information, see [<mark style="color:blue;">Delete a PTR record</mark>](/cloud/network-services/cloud-dns/dcd-how-tos/reverse-dns/delete-ptr-record.md).
{% endhint %}

![Update a PTR record](/files/K4W70oCnNJp3IfKNNsTT)


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