How To add DNS record (Trailing Dot)

Question

When do you use a Trailing Dot when adding a DNS record?

Answer

Trailing Dots tell the DNS server that this is a fully qualified name. The Period (dot) is the root of the DNS hierarchy. If you don't use the Period (dot), the DNS server assumes that it's a record in the current zone and will append it for you.

While you might need to specify a DNS record in your zone file manually, it's essential to consider where and how you identify the DNS record. At times, you find that the primary domain gets appended to your DNS record. This article provides a bit more guidance on when to specify the Trailing Dot when adding a DNS record.

When adding a DNS Record, you must include the Trailing Dot after a domain, for example:

Otherwise, if not specified, it will append your domain to the end of the DNS record.