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Manage your DNS with Hostbox DNS

Domains2 min readUpdated 28 Jun 2026

Every domain you register with Hostbox comes with DNS built in. We host it on our own nameservers (ns1.hostbox.me and ns2.hostbox.me), so there is nothing to configure — your domain is ready to use the moment it is registered.

What Hostbox DNS gives you

  • No setup: DNS works straight away on our own nameservers.
  • A full records editor right in your dashboard.
  • Hostbox Shield: a one-click CDN with built-in DDoS protection.
  • Redirect records: forward a domain to any URL.

Where to find it

In the Hostbox dashboard, go to Domains, open your domain, and find the Hostbox DNS section with its DNS Records table.

For domains registered with Hostbox, Hostbox DNS is the default and needs no setup. If you prefer, you can connect your own Cloudflare account as an alternative — see Connect your domain to Cloudflare.

The record types you can manage

Hostbox DNS supports A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and Redirect. Use @ for the root domain, or a name like www for a subdomain.

; Type      Name    Content
A           @       203.0.113.10
CNAME       www     yoursite.com
MX          @       mail.yoursite.com   (priority 10)
TXT         @       "v=spf1 include:hostbox.me ~all"
Redirect    @       https://yoursite.com

A Redirect record forwards the name to a full URL, which is handy for sending a spare domain to your main site.

Hostbox Shield (CDN + DDoS protection)

For A and AAAA records you can switch on Hostbox Shield. A single toggle routes the record through our global CDN and turns on DDoS protection at the same time — there is no separate setting. The record's status shows as Active or Off.

TTL

TTL (Time To Live) controls how long a record is cached. Leave it on Auto or choose 1 min, 5 min, 1 hour, or 1 day. Lower values make changes spread faster.

How to add a record

1
Open your domain

Go to Domains in the dashboard and open your domain.

2
Open DNS Records

Find the DNS Records section under Hostbox DNS and click Add record.

3
Enter the values

Choose the type, name, and content. Set a priority for MX records, and turn on Hostbox Shield for A/AAAA records if you want it. Then save.

New domains and parking

Until you point a domain at hosting, it shows a simple parked page. As soon as you add hosting on the same domain, Hostbox creates the A records for you automatically so the site goes live.

Using a domain registered elsewhere

If your domain is registered with another company, point its nameservers to ns1.hostbox.me and ns2.hostbox.me at that registrar, and we will serve its DNS from here.

Have a question? Reach us at Support.

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