How do I change the "a" records for my domain?

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  mmccutch · Member · Feb 16, 2012 at 6:20 pm

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  I am trying to update my DNS records (the “a” record) but the “Manage your Domains” interface does not seem to allow you to do that?

  Do you have to change the nameservers first?

  Appreciate any help.
  Blog url: http://activemedialab.wordpress.com/

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  evarlese · Member · Feb 16, 2012 at 7:35 pm

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  Domains registered at WordPress do not have the option to change A record. If you need to change the A record for your root level domain, i.e. example.com, you’ll need to use one of these options instead:

  1. New Registrar

  Transfer the domain out to another registrar that allows A record change. This guide explains how to transfer the domain name to another registrar:
  http://support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/domain-management/#transfer-to-another-registrar

  2. Subdomain

  Use a subdomain instead of root domain. An example of a subdomain is “blog.example.com”. To create a subdomain, please follow the instructions here:
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/domain-mapping/custom-dns/

  Let us know if you have any questions!