DNS record
Ask the installer to add a DNS record at their domain provider.
A DNS record requirement asks the installer to add a record — usually a CNAME, TXT, or A record — in their domain provider's dashboard. It's how you point a subdomain at your service or prove domain control.
When to use it
Use a DNS record when your product needs a custom subdomain, email authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), or domain verification. It's the right type whenever the installer must change something at their registrar rather than on their site.
How to configure it
You specify the record the installer needs to create:
- Record type —
CNAME,TXT,A,MX, etc. - Host / name — the subdomain or host the record applies to (e.g.
wwwor_acme-challenge). - Value — the target the record points to. Use variables here when the value is per-installer.
The widget shows the record as a clear, copyable row:
| Type | Host | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | connect | target.acme.com |
Inboard adds provider-specific guidance where it can, since registrars label these fields differently.
How it's verified
DNS records are verified with an HTTP check in the form of a DNS lookup — Inboard resolves the record and confirms it matches the expected value. Propagation can take a few minutes, so verification may need a retry. If the record can't be resolved automatically, fall back to self-report.