Ovhcloud DNS Setup Guide

How to Set Up DNS Records on OVHcloud

OVHcloud is one of Europe's largest cloud and hosting providers, offering domain registration and DNS management for millions of domains. This guide explains how to configure DNS records in OVHcloud's control panel for websites, email, and services.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Log Into OVHcloud Control Panel Access your OVHcloud account.
   • Visit ovh.com/manager and sign in with your NIC handle (customer ID)
   • Navigate to 'Web Cloud' section from the top menu
   • Click 'Domain Names' in the left sidebar
   • Select your domain from the list
2. Access DNS Zone Editor Navigate to the DNS zone management for your domain.
   • Click the 'DNS Zone' tab in your domain settings
   • OVHcloud displays all DNS records in a detailed table
   • You'll see record type, subdomain, TTL, target, and actions columns
   • Click 'Add an entry' to create a new DNS record
3. Add New DNS Record Create a custom DNS entry.
   • Select the record type (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, etc.)
   • Enter the subdomain (leave blank for root domain)
   • Input the target value (IP address, hostname, or text)
   • Set TTL (default 3600 seconds)
   • Click 'Next' and then 'Confirm' to save
4. Verify DNS Propagation Confirm changes have propagated globally.
   • OVHcloud DNS changes typically propagate within 30 minutes to 4 hours
   • Click 'Propagation Status' in OVHcloud panel for basic checks
   • Use ReviewMyDNS for comprehensive global propagation verification
   • Flush your local DNS cache to see changes immediately

Common DNS Record Types on OVHcloud

• A Record: Points your domain to an IPv4 address. Leave subdomain blank for root domain or enter a subdomain like www or blog. Type: A, Subdomain: (blank), Target: 192.0.2.1, TTL: 3600
• CNAME Record: Creates an alias to another domain. OVHcloud requires a trailing dot on the target domain. Cannot be used on root domain. Type: CNAME, Subdomain: www, Target: example.com., TTL: 3600
• MX Record: Routes email to your mail server. OVHcloud email uses mx1.ovh.net, mx2.ovh.net, and mx3.ovh.net with priorities 1, 5, and 10. Type: MX, Subdomain: (blank), Priority: 1, Target: mx1.ovh.net., TTL: 3600
• TXT Record: Stores text data for SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and verification. OVHcloud SPF uses mx.ovh.com. Type: TXT, Subdomain: (blank), Target: v=spf1 include:mx.ovh.com ~all, TTL: 3600

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• DNS changes not reflecting after hours: OVHcloud DNS propagation takes 30 minutes to 4 hours. If still not updated, verify the record was saved correctly in the DNS zone. Check that your domain uses OVHcloud nameservers (dns*.ovh.net). Use ReviewMyDNS to verify global propagation status.
• CNAME record target not working: OVHcloud requires a trailing dot (.) after CNAME target domains (e.g., example.com. instead of example.com). This is a common source of errors. Add the trailing dot and save again.
• OVHcloud email delivery issues: Verify MX records point to mx1.ovh.net, mx2.ovh.net, and mx3.ovh.net. Ensure SPF TXT record includes mx.ovh.com. Add DKIM records if configured. If using external email service, update MX records accordingly.
• Cannot modify DNS zone: If DNS editing is locked, check if your domain has an active DNS zone in OVHcloud. Go to Domain Names > DNS Zone to verify. If using external nameservers, you must manage DNS at that provider instead of OVHcloud.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are OVHcloud's nameservers? OVHcloud nameservers follow the pattern dns*.ovh.net (e.g., dns19.ovh.net). Your specific nameservers are shown in the OVHcloud control panel under Domain Names > DNS Servers. Use these when pointing your domain to OVHcloud DNS.
• How long does OVHcloud DNS propagation take? OVHcloud updates their DNS servers within 30 minutes typically. Full global propagation takes 1-4 hours for record changes, and 24-48 hours for nameserver changes. Monitor real-time propagation with ReviewMyDNS.
• Does OVHcloud support DNSSEC? Yes, OVHcloud supports DNSSEC for domains registered with them. You can enable it in the control panel under Domain Names > DNSSEC. OVHcloud handles key management automatically when using their nameservers.
• Can I transfer DNS management away from OVHcloud? Yes, change your domain's nameservers to another DNS provider (Cloudflare, Route53, etc.) in the OVHcloud panel under DNS Servers. Once nameservers propagate (24-48 hours), manage DNS at the new provider.