Create a Wildcard DNS Record

Overview

You can use this document to learn about wildcard DNS records. 

A wildcard DNS record redirects any subdomain that you do not have a record for. 

You can use a wildcard DNS record to redirect any spelling mistakes in the URL or as a quick solution to ensure that every possible subdomain directs to your website or CDN site. 

Create a wildcard DNS record

You can use these instructions to add a wildcard DNS record for an existing DNS zone.

• If you need to create a new DNS zone, see Set up a DNS Zone.

1. In the StackPath Control Portal, in the left-side navigation menu, click DNS.
2. Locate and select the desired DNS zone. 
3. In DNS Records, click Add Record. 
4. Update the blank fields.
   • For Type, you can select any record type. The StackPath DNS supports wildcard records for any available DNS record type.
     • To learn more about supported record types, see View Supported DNS Record Types .
   • For Name, enter an asterisk ( * ). Do not enter a domain name. (See image below.)
5. Click Save. 

Sample wildcard A record:  

Subdomains that use a wildcard record will have a standard propagation time. If you have issues with the DNS, then see Troubleshoot DNS issues .