Porkbun DNS Setup Guide

How to Set Up DNS Records on Porkbun

Porkbun is an affordable domain registrar with excellent customer service and full DNS control. This guide shows how to manage your DNS records.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1. Log Into Porkbun Account Access Porkbun domain management.
   • Visit porkbun.com and sign in
   • Click 'Domain Management'
   • Find your domain and click 'Manage'
   • Select 'DNS' section
2. Access DNS Editor Find DNS record management area.
   • Porkbun displays DNS records in table format
   • Default records show Porkbun nameservers
   • Click 'Add a Record' to create new entry
   • Existing records can be edited inline
3. Create DNS Record Add new DNS entry.
   • Select record type (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.)
   • Enter hostname (@ for root or subdomain)
   • Input value/target IP or hostname
   • TTL defaults to 600 seconds
   • Save the record
4. Verify Propagation DNS changes take time to spread globally.
   • Porkbun updates within 30 minutes
   • Global propagation: 1-4 hours typical
   • Use DNS propagation checker to verify
   • Different servers update on different schedules

Common DNS Record Types on Porkbun

• A Record: Maps domain to IPv4 server address Host: @, Type: A, TTL: 600, Value: 192.0.2.1
• MX Record: Directs email to mail server with priority Host: @, Type: MX, Priority: 10, Value: mail.example.com, TTL: 600
• CNAME Record: Creates subdomain alias to another domain Host: www, Type: CNAME, TTL: 600, Value: example.com
• TXT Record: Email authentication, verification, and SPF records Host: @, Type: TXT, TTL: 600, Value: v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• DNS changes not visible: Porkbun updates within 30 minutes to their servers. Wait 1-4 hours for ISP propagation. Flush local DNS cache.
• Website showing Porkbun parking page: A record points to Porkbun parking IP. Change A record @ to your hosting provider's actual IP address.
• Email delivery failing: Ensure MX records point to correct mail server. Add SPF record for email authentication. Verify DKIM records if required.
• CNAME on root domain error: Root domain cannot have CNAME record. Use A record with server IP instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are Porkbun's DNS nameservers? Porkbun provides default nameservers shown in your domain settings. You can use external nameservers by changing them in domain settings.
• How fast is Porkbun DNS? Porkbun uses Cloudflare's DNS infrastructure for fast global resolution. Updates within 30 minutes, global propagation 1-4 hours.
• Can I use external DNS providers with Porkbun? Yes, change nameservers to external provider (Cloudflare, Route53, etc.) in Porkbun settings. Then manage all DNS there.
• Is DNS management free with Porkbun domains? Yes, full DNS management is included free with all Porkbun domain registrations. No additional charges.