How to change DNS records at Akamai / Linode

Where the DNS settings live

1. Sign in to Linode Cloud Manager and open Domains.
2. Click the domain to open the DNS Manager.

Adding a record

1. Find the section for the record type and click Add an A/AAAA Record (or equivalent).
2. Enter the hostname and value, set the TTL, and click Save.

Editing or deleting a record

1. Use the three-dot menu on the record → Edit or Delete.

Changing the nameservers

1. Point your registrar at the five Linode nameservers, then add the domain as a Master zone.

Akamai / Linode nameservers

These are the values you would set at your registrar to let Akamai / Linode run your DNS. Always confirm them in your own account — several providers assign per-account values.

• ns1.linode.com
• ns2.linode.com
• ns3.linode.com
• ns4.linode.com
• ns5.linode.com

After you save

DNS changes are not instant. Resolvers keep the old answer until the previous record's TTL expires, so a record with a 4-hour TTL can take 4 hours to change everywhere — occasionally longer if an ISP ignores TTLs. Check what the world currently sees before assuming something is broken, and see the troubleshooting page if it still looks wrong after the TTL has passed.