Edit custom hostnames
Existing hostnames can be edited in your DNS zone file at any time. Hostnames are always assigned to an IP address and the maximum number of hostnames a domain can have is determined by the registry of the domain extension.
Warning: Changes to the Host of an existing hostname can have unexpected results, such as causing DNS to stop resolving for domains currently using the hostname as a nameserver. Please be cautious and verify your settings before continuing.
- Sign in to your GoDaddy Domain Portfolio. (Need help logging in? Find your username or password.)
- Select an individual domain to access the Domain Settings page.
- Select DNS and then select Hostnames.
- Select
Edit next to the hostname you need to edit. - Edit your hostname details.
- Host: The host, or prefix, of the hostname without the domain name. The Host must follow these limitations.
- Only alphanumeric ASCII characters are allowed
- Only hyphen-minus (‐) and period (.) special characters are allowed
- Cannot begin with hyphen-minus (‐)
- IP Address: The IPv4 address associated with the host.
- Select Add IP Address to add more IP addresses to this hostname. To delete an additional IP address, select
Delete next to the specific IP address.
- Select Add IP Address to add more IP addresses to this hostname. To delete an additional IP address, select
- Host: The host, or prefix, of the hostname without the domain name. The Host must follow these limitations.
- Select Save to apply your hostname edits. If you changed the Host, you'll need to confirm those changes by selecting Save again.
Related steps
- Delete existing hostnames if you no longer need them and they aren't currently in use as nameservers.
- Change the nameservers on domains registered with GoDaddy to use your updated hostnames.
More info
- Some domains may have different requirements for hostnames.
- Turn on auto-renew to continue your domain registration uninterrupted.
- Set up 2-step verification for the best security on your domains and account.
