Back Up Your DNS
Create a reliable restore point before changing records, providers, or nameservers.
Identify where DNS is managed
Sign in to the provider that hosts the active DNS zone. This may be SaaSTech, your registrar, a website platform, or another DNS provider.
Export or capture every record
Use the provider’s export option when available. Otherwise copy each record into the template below. Include Type, Host/Name, Value/Target, Priority, TTL, and any proxy setting.
Check business-critical services
Confirm the backup includes website A/AAAA/CNAME records, email MX records, SPF/DKIM/DMARC TXT records, verification records, and service-specific subdomains.
Save a dated restore point
Name the file with the domain and date, store an untouched copy, and note the current nameservers. A screenshot is useful supporting evidence but should not be the only backup.
Fields to capture for every record
| Type | Host / Name | Value / Target | Priority | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | @ | 192.0.2.10 | — | 3600 |
| MX | @ | mail.example.com | 10 | 3600 |
| TXT | @ | Provider-supplied value | — | 3600 |
Examples only — never copy these sample values into live DNS.