GoDaddy DNS Instructions

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Instructions for adding the A records in GoDaddy

  1. Login to GoDaddy
  2. Launch the Domain Control Center
    Domain Control Center
     
  3. Click on the domain name you want to update.
  4. Click on the DNS Zone File tab, and then Edit:
    DNS Zone File Tab

     
  5. *If you have an existing record as seen in the above image, edit it by moving your cursor over the record and selecting the edit icon:
    Edit Icon
    Replace the existing IP address with 136.179.1.198

    Or, if you have no existing record: Click Add Record
    Add Record
     
  6. From the Record type list, select A(Host)
    Complete the following fields:
    1. Host Name: Enter @
    2. Points to IP Address: Enter 136.179.1.198
    3. TTL: leave the default setting
    4. Click OK
  7. Click Add Record (to add second record)
    From the Record type list, select A(Host)
    Complete the following fields:
    1. Host Name: Enter www
    2. Points to IP Address: Enter 136.179.1.198
    3. TTL: leave the default setting
    4. Click OK
  8. Click Save Zone File
  9. Click OK on the confirmation page. (The new A Record will display in the A (Host) section

If you have trouble editing your A Records refer to the GoDaddy tutorial page or contact GoDaddy support.  You can refer to this scripted message when contacting their support.