# 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](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1eeba1665471708bd0d2e9ea4497b0a9fa88430a%2Fcreate-ptr-record.png?alt=media)

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](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e2ecafefee357d5e8296eb30de150cd6700f80a1%2Freverse-dns-ptr-record-ipv4-address.png?alt=media)

  * 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](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b5d6f305ed1b360555db0ba4e44cca0ca0f78682%2Freverse-dns-ptr-record-ipv6-address.png?alt=media)
* **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](https://1737632334-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MifAzdGvKLDTtvJP8sm%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3628e696c6e37fd130a321d977d75528c96b997f%2Fcreate-ptr-record-success.png?alt=media)

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