DNS management in the Cloud Panel is only available for domains that use WP Stratos nameservers (
ns1.wpstratos.com and ns2.wpstratos.com). If your domain points to an external DNS provider, you must manage records there. See Nameserver Setup to switch.Accessing DNS Settings
To open the DNS manager, log in to the Cloud Panel at my.wpstratos.com, select your site, click Domains in the sidebar, and then click Manage DNS next to the domain you want to configure.DNS Record Types
The Cloud Panel supports the most common DNS record types. Use the table below as a quick reference.Adding a DNS Record
1
Open the DNS manager
In the Cloud Panel, navigate to Domains and click Manage DNS next to the relevant domain.
2
Click Add Record
Click the Add Record button in the top-right corner of the DNS records list.
3
Select the record type
Use the Type dropdown to choose the record type you want to create (for example, A, CNAME, or MX).
4
Fill in the record fields
Complete the fields for your chosen record type:
- Host — The subdomain or
@for the root domain. - Value — The target IP address, hostname, or text string.
- TTL — Time to live in seconds. The default of
3600(1 hour) is suitable for most use cases. Lower values allow faster propagation of future changes. - Priority — Required for MX and SRV records; lower values indicate higher priority.
5
Save the record
Click Save. The record appears in the DNS list immediately and begins propagating across the internet.
Common DNS Setups
Adding a www Subdomain
To ensure visitors reach your site whether they typewww.yourdomain.com or yourdomain.com, add a CNAME record:
If you already have an A record for
@ pointing to your site’s IP, this CNAME ensures the www version resolves to the same destination.
Adding Email Provider MX Records
To route email through a third-party provider like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, add MX records supplied by your email provider. For example, for Google Workspace:
Always use the exact values and priorities provided by your email service — these examples are for illustration only.
Adding a TXT Record for Domain Verification
Many services (such as Google Search Console, email senders, and security tools) require you to verify domain ownership by adding a TXT record. To add one:
Replace the value with the exact string given to you by the service requesting verification.
Next Steps
Connect a Domain
Add a custom domain to your site and choose how to connect it using WP Stratos or external DNS.
Nameserver Setup
Point your domain’s nameservers to WP Stratos so you can manage DNS from the Cloud Panel.
SSL Certificates
Learn how automatic SSL provisioning works and how to troubleshoot certificate issues.