Adding an AAAA Record
An AAAA record specifies a 128-bit IP address for forward host-name-to-IP-address mapping.
You can add the record only if your service provider has enabled the capability in the DNS policy file. If not enabled, the control panel displays a message stating that the policy settings do not allow you to add the zone record. Contact your service provider if you want the settings changed.
To add an AAAA record:
- In the shortcuts section of the , click Zones (DNS section).
- In the Zone List form, locate the zone you want to add a record to, and in the Actions column, click
. The Record List form opens. It displays the existing records for the zone. - Click Add AAAA Record. The Update Address (AAAA) Record form opens.
- In the Host Name field, enter the name of the host you want to map.
- In the IP Address field, enter the IP address to which the host will map. The IP address must be in the IP version 6 format, for example 1:2f:3:4a:5:6:7:8.
- Click Add.