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How to Update PTR Record / rDNS – Complete Guide

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How to Update PTR Record / rDNS (Reverse DNS)

Step 1: Log in to Your VPS Provider Panel
  • Open your browser.

  • Go to the login page of your VPS provider.

  • Enter your credentials and sign in.

Step 2: Go to IP Management or Reverse DNS / rDNS
  • Look for a menu like:

    • Network / IP Management

    • Reverse DNS / rDNS

    • Sometimes under Server Settings or Networking

  • Click to open the rDNS section.

Step 3: Select the IP Address
  • If your VPS has multiple IPs, choose the one you want to configure.

  • Usually, there’s a list of IP addresses with an Edit / Configure button next to each.

Step 4: Enter the Hostname
  • In the rDNS / PTR field, type your fully qualified domain name (FQDN), for example:

mail.example.com
  • Make sure the hostname matches your DNS A record for that IP.

Step 5: Save or Apply Changes
  • Click Save, Apply, or Update.

  • The changes may take a few minutes to a few hours to propagate.

Step 6: Verify the rDNS Record
  • After some time, check with:

nslookup your_server_ip
    • It should return your hostname.

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