What Is DNS?

DNS (Domain Name System) is a distributed system that translates domain names into IP addresses. DNS records define how that routing works.

Step by step: how does DNS work?

1. A user types www.example.com in the browser
2. The browser sends a query to a DNS server
3. The DNS server finds the relevant record (A, CNAME, etc.)
4. The IP address is returned and the site loads

Common record types

Record	Purpose
A	Points a domain name to an IPv4 address
AAAA	Points to an IPv6 address
CNAME	Points one name to another hostname
MX	Specifies the mail server
TXT	SPF, DKIM, and verification strings

Where do you manage DNS records?

1. Records are managed wherever your domain’s nameservers point
2. If you use Hosting Türkiye nameservers, edit records from the client portal
3. If you use external DNS (Cloudflare, etc.), manage records from that provider’s panel

Detailed management: DNS records are edited in the client portal where your nameservers point. Start with this overview, then open a support ticket if you need help applying a specific record set.

Important notes

• DNS changes propagate based on TTL, typically from a few minutes to 48 hours
• Changing nameservers affects all record management for the domain

Common mistakes

• Using both A and CNAME records for the same host
• Setting MX records with incorrect priority values
• Setting TTL too high, delaying correction of misconfigured records

Related services

• Domain Registration
• WHOIS Lookup
• Domain management guides

Support

For DNS configuration help, open a support ticket or visit our Contact page.