Adding reverse pointers

The PTR record maps an IP address to a host name. This is the reverse of forward DNS, where instead of getting the IP address for a known host name, you find the host name associated with a known IP address.

- Important: Only the server administrator is authorized to view, modify, add, or delete a reverse zone.

To add a reverse pointer:

1. On the top navigation bar, click server.

2. On the services list, select
   the Microsoft DNS service, then click overview.

3. Click list reverse zones. The list reverse zone form is displayed.

4. To view a zone's list of DNS records, select
   the zone, then click list records. The DNS Records page opens and displays a list of pointer records for the site.

5. Click add reverse pointer.

On the add reverse pointer (PTR) record page, provide the following information:

- reverse lookup pointer record. Enter the reverse lookup pointer record for the pointer record.

- Note: The reverse lookup pointer record must be of the format "9.8.7.6.in-addr.arpa".

- fully qualified name for target host. Enter the host name for the pointer record.

6. Click add.

A reverse pointer is added on the DNS server. The list of DNS pointer records displays the new record.