Need to remove a DNS record from your domain in Plesk? Whether you're cleaning up old records, fixing a misconfiguration, or removing a subdomain, the process is straightforward.

### How to remove a DNS record

1. Log in to **Plesk**.
2. Go to **Websites & Domains**.
3. Find the domain you want to edit and click **DNS Settings** (you may need to expand the domain section first).
4. Locate the DNS record you want to remove from the list.
5. Select the **checkbox** next to the record.
6. Click **Remove**.
7. Click **Yes** to confirm the deletion.

**Note:** Changes may take up to 24-48 hours to propagate across the internet, though most updates take effect within a few hours.

### Common DNS record types

- **A record** — points a domain or subdomain to an IPv4 address.
- **AAAA record** — points to an IPv6 address.
- **CNAME record** — creates an alias pointing to another domain name.
- **MX record** — directs email to a mail server.
- **TXT record** — stores text data, commonly used for SPF, DKIM, and domain verification.
- **SRV record** — defines a service location (used by some applications).
- **NS record** — specifies the nameservers for the domain.

### Important notes

- **Do not remove MX records** unless you want to stop receiving email for the domain.
- **Do not remove NS records** unless you are changing nameservers — removing them can make your domain unreachable.
- If your domain uses Plesk's DNS template, some records are auto-generated. Removing them may cause them to reappear after a template sync.
- If DNS is managed externally (e.g. at your domain registrar), changes in Plesk won't have any effect. Edit them where your nameservers point.

### Troubleshooting

- **Record reappears after deletion:** The DNS zone template may be re-adding it. Go to **Tools & Settings** → **DNS Template** to check and edit the template.
- **DNS Settings option missing:** Your hosting plan may not include DNS management. Contact your hosting provider.
- **Changes not taking effect:** DNS propagation can take time. Use `nslookup` or `dig` to verify, or check with an online DNS checker.

Need help? [Contact our support team](https://www.allanuxweb.com/submitticket.php).

### Related Guides

- [Manage DNS records](/hc/help/en/articles/how-to-manage-dns-records-in-plesk)
- [Add a CAA record](/hc/help/en/articles/how-to-add-a-caa-record-in-plesk)
- [Add an SRV record](/hc/help/en/articles/how-to-add-an-srv-record-in-plesk)