Introduction
In this article, we will review the steps needed to create a PTR or rDNS record for your VPS service.
This can easily be completed within the LaunchVPS control panel. IPv4 and IPv6 are supported.
Prerequisites
You will need:
- VPS from LaunchVPS
Step 1 - VPS Control Panel
Select the Services icon in the control panel:
Select the service for which you wish to configure rDNS:
Click the Manage rDNS button located next to the dedicated IP for the VPS service:
STEP 2 - Add PTR
Click the Add PTR button:
Click the Related Item drop-down, then select the service for which you plan to configure rDNS:
Some fields will now be auto-populated for you. For the RDATA field, enter the hostname that should be configured for rDNS. Example: rdns-serv01.domain.com.
Click the Add button:
Your PTR record will now be listed and active:
Step 3 - Testing
Test the PTR record by running the host command followed by the IP address for which you have configured rDNS. The hostname you have configured should be reported. Example:
Conclusion
You have successfully configured rDNS for your VPS Service.
