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# record-create

The dns record-create command adds a new DNS record to a specific DNS zone.This command requires the DNS zone ID and record details, including record type, name, content, and TTL.

## Usage

```
cldkctl dns record-create [id] [flags]
```

## Steps

Follow the steps below to run and view the result of this command:

1. Run the following command in your terminal:

```
cldkctl dns record-create [dns-zone-id] --type [record-type] --name [record-name] --content [record-content] --ttl [record-ttl]
```

2. Replace `[dns-zone-id]` with the ID of the DNS zone. Refer to dns list section to obtain the DNS zone ID.
3. Replace `[record-type]` with the DNS record type.
4. Replace `[record-name]` with the record name.
5. Replace `[record-content]` with the record value.
6. Replace `[record-ttl]` with the desired TTL (time to live) value.
7. Or alternatively, run the command without flags to create a DNS record interactively using TUI mode:

```
cldkctl dns record-create [dns-zone-id]
```

8. Select the DNS record type from the list.
9. Enter the record name when prompted.

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10. Enter the record content when prompted.
11. Enter the TTL value or press Enter to use the default value (86400).

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12. Confirm the record creation by pressing y for Confirm or n for Cancel.

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13. Once completed successfully, a message **“✓ DNS record created successfully!”** will appear in the terminal.

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## Flags

{% hint style="info" %}
This command supports [global flags](/guidance-for-enterprise/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags.md). Refer to the Global Flags section for details.
{% endhint %}

| Flag                 | Description                                    |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| -c, --content string | DNS record content.                            |
| -h, --help           | Help for dns record create command.            |
| -n, --name string    | DNS record name.                               |
| --ttl int            | DNS record TTL (time to live) (default 86400). |
| -t, --type string    | DNS record type.                               |