Editing or deleting custom DNS records

Overview

This article explains how to edit or delete a custom DNS record you have previously added in the panel.

If you're instead attempting to remove non-custom DreamHost DNS-hosting records, review the Setting your domain to 'DNS Only' article instead.

To edit an existing custom record:

Navigate to the Manage Websites page.
Open the DNS Settings page:
- If in Grid view, click the 'vertical 3 dots' button under your domain. From the popout menu, click the DNS Settings link.
- If in List view, click the 'vertical 3 dots' button to the right of your domain. From the popout menu, click the DNS Settings link.
  
  The domain's DNS records display.
Click the pencil icon to the right of the record, under the Custom Records section. This opens the record for you to edit.
Click Save.

To delete a custom record:

Navigate to the Manage Websites page.
Open the DNS Settings page:
- If in Grid view, click the 'vertical 3 dots' button under your domain. From the popout menu, click the DNS Settings link.
- If in List view, click the 'vertical 3 dots' button to the right of your domain. From the popout menu, click the DNS Settings link.
  
  The domain's DNS records display.
Click the pencil icon to the right of the record, under the Custom Records section. This opens the record for you to edit.
Click the Delete Record button beneath the record fields.

A message appears asking you to confirm the deletion of this record.
Click the Remove button. A confirmation message appears that confirms its deletion.