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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.
  1. Sign in to your GoDaddy Domain Portfolio. (Need help logging in? Find your username or password.)
  2. Select Screenshot showing the three-dot icon to select domain edit options Domain Edit Options next to your domain and then select Edit DNS. You may need to scroll down to see Edit DNS.
    screenshot showing the option for edit dns
  3. Select Hostnames above your DNS records zone file.
    Screenshot of the Hostnames button highlighted with a red rectangle
  4. Select screenshot of the icon for editing a dns record Edit next to the hostname you need to edit.
  5. 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 screenshot of the icon for editing a dns record Delete next to the specific IP address.
  6. Select Save to apply your hostname edits. If you changed the Host, you'll need to confirm those changes by selecting Save again.

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