DNS Records (A and NS)

After creating your server at UpCloud, add DNS records so the server can be reached by domain. We use GoDaddy — we have a shared account, so everyone logs in with the same credentials if needed.

You'll need your server's public IP from UpCloud before starting.

Both Slipstream and DNSST + SSH use a subdomain with an A record and an NS record. You'll add both.

Step 1: Sign In

1. Go to GoDaddy
2. Sign in with the shared account

Step 2: Go to My Products

1. Click My Products
2. Expand the Domains section

Step 3: Open DNS for Your Domain

1. Find your domain in the list (scroll down if needed)
2. Click Set Up or Manage next to DNS

Step 4: DNS Management Page

You should see the DNS Management page with the DNS Records tab active. Click Add New Record when you're ready to add records.

Step 5: Add A Record

1. Click Add New Record
2. Type — Select A
3. Name — Use a subdomain (e.g. something). Check existing records to avoid duplicate names. This will be used by Slipstream and DNSST + SSH
4. Value — Your server's public IP from UpCloud
5. TTL — Leave default (e.g. 1/2 Hour)
6. Click Save

Step 6: Add NS Record

1. Click Add New Record again
2. Type — Select NS
3. Name — The subdomain for the NS record (e.g. something if you use something.example.com for Slipstream or DNSST)
4. Value — The hostname of your A record (e.g. something.example.com if your A record name is something), or your server's IP
5. TTL — Leave default
6. Click Save

Next Step

Once DNS is configured, see Connecting to Your Server.