Configure Reverse DNS on VPS is essential for proper email delivery and server identification. This step-by-step guide explains how to set up rDNS, enter your hostname, save changes, and verify the record quickly and easily.
Step 1: Log in to Your VPS Provider Panel
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Open your browser.
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Go to the login page of your VPS provider.
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Enter your credentials and sign in.
Step 2: Go to IP Management or Reverse DNS / rDNS
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Look for a menu like:
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Network / IP Management
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Reverse DNS / rDNS
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Sometimes under Server Settings or Networking
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Click to open the rDNS section.
Step 3: Select the IP Address
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If your VPS has multiple IPs, choose the one you want to configure.
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Usually, there’s a list of IP addresses with an Edit / Configure button next to each.
Step 4: Enter the Hostname
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In the rDNS / PTR field, type your fully qualified domain name (FQDN), for example:
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Make sure the hostname matches your DNS A record for that IP.
Step 5: Save or Apply Changes
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Click Save, Apply, or Update.
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The changes may take a few minutes to a few hours to propagate.
Step 6: Verify the rDNS Record
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After some time, check with:
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It should return your hostname.
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