SOA Parameters (Start of Authority Parameters) define key DNS settings for your domain, such as the primary nameserver and how often DNS Records should be updated.
SOA Parameters can’t be added or deleted; they can only be edited.
Follow these steps to edit SOA Parameters:
1. Log in to your account
2. Find your domain under Your domains and click the Manage button (you can also search for your domain using the Search icon)
3. Click the DNS tab
4. Select DNS Records under the DNS tab
5. Click the dropdown arrow next to SOA Parameters and find the record you want to edit
6. Click the edit icon next to the record to make changes
7. Update the editable fields:
a. Zone ID: This is the unique identifier for your DNS zone. It is filled automatically, and you do not need to change it.
b. Class: This field is usually set to “IN” for internet. It is filled automatically, and you do not need to change it.
c. Primary nameserver: This is the main nameserver responsible for managing your DNS Records. It’s automatically filled in, and you do not need to change it.
d. Serial: This is the version number of your DNS Records. It automatically updates when you make changes, and you do not need to change it.
e. Responsible person: Enter the contact email of the person responsible for managing this domain (e.g., [email protected]).
f. Refresh: Enter how often (in seconds) other DNS servers should check for updates to your records. This setting depends on how frequently you expect your DNS records to change. A typical value is 86,400 seconds (24 hours), but you can adjust it based on your needs.
g. Retry: Enter how long (in seconds) a DNS server should wait before retrying a failed zone transfer. This setting depends on how often you want to retry attempts if the primary attempt fails. A common value is 7,200 seconds (2 hours).
h. Expire: Enter how long (in seconds) a DNS server should continue using your DNS Records before it stops if it can’t contact the primary nameserver. This setting depends on how crucial it is for your DNS to stay available. A typical value is 1,209,600 seconds (14 days).
i. TTL (time to live): Set it to Auto or select a value to decide how long you want DNS information to be stored by servers and browsers. A lower TTL means changes to the record will take effect faster.
8. Click Save to apply the changes
Note: It may take up to 24 hours for the changes to take effect due to DNS propagation. For more details, you can refer to our article on How Long Does DNS Propagation Take.