Creating an A record using the API requires specific syntax depending on whether you are using REST or SOAP. Use this table to find the syntax for your command.

REST Syntax

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/REST/ARecord/ POST — Creates a new A record at the zone/node level.

HTTP Action — POST

URI — https://api.dynect.net/REST/ARecord/<zone>/<FQDN>/

Arguments:

  • hash rdataRequired. RData defining the record to add.
    • string addressRequired. IPv4 Address.
  • string ttl — TTL for the record in seconds. Set to “0” to use zone default.
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SOAP Syntax

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CreateARecord — Creates a new A record at the zone/node level.
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