Edit a subdomain

You can edit a subdomain record in your DNS (Domain Name System) zone file for a domain registered with GoDaddy. Subdomains use a domain prefix, such as pics.coolexample.com to point to an IP address.

To add a subdomain that points to a domain name or URL, you can add a CNAME. To edit DNS for a domain not registered with GoDaddy, you can use DNS hosting.

You can watch a short animation of this task farther down the page.

1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and open your product. (Need help opening your product?)
2. From the Domain Manager, select your domain name from the list to access the Domain Settings page.
3. Scroll down to the Additional Settings section and select Manage DNS.
   
4. On the DNS Management page, next to the record you wish to edit, click the pencil icon.
   

   Note: Don't see the pencil icon? Check these settings or products:
   • Do you own Search Engine Visibility – Contact customer support
   • Is domain forwarding turned on?
   • Is the domain connected to 3rd party site (e.g., Squarespace or LinkedIn)? Visit that site to disconnect it.
   • Is a firewall turned on in Website Security? Edit your IP address
   

5. Edit the fields as needed:

Field name	What to enter
Host	The host name, or prefix, the subdomain links to. If you enter @ for the host, this will change the IP address for your root domain.
Points to	The IP address you are setting as the destination for the host
TTL	How long the server should cache information

6. Click Save to complete the process.

Note: All DNS changes can take 24 - 48 hours to fully update across global networks.

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Next steps

• You can add a subdomain that points to an IP address.
• Or you can delete a subdomain if it's no longer needed.

More info

• If you need to edit DNS for a domain not registered with GoDaddy, you can manage DNS hosting.