Complete DNS & Nameserver Setup Guide for .et Domains
Managing DNS for Your .et Domain
You've registered your .et domain — now what? This guide walks you through everything you need to know about DNS configuration, from basic record types to connecting with popular hosting platforms.
Understanding DNS Record Types
DNS (Domain Name System) translates your domain name into the IP addresses that computers use. Here are the key record types:
- A Record — maps your domain to an IPv4 address (e.g.,
93.184.216.34) - AAAA Record — maps to an IPv6 address
- CNAME Record — creates an alias pointing to another domain (e.g.,
www→yourdomain.et) - MX Record — directs email to your mail server (essential for email setup)
- TXT Record — stores text data (used for domain verification, SPF, DKIM)
- NS Record — specifies your authoritative nameservers
Option 1: Using ET Domains Default Nameservers
By default, your .et domain uses our nameservers. This means you can manage DNS records directly from your ET Domains dashboard:
- Log in to your dashboard
- Click on your domain
- Navigate to the DNS tab
- Add, edit, or delete records as needed
Option 2: Using Cloudflare (Recommended)
Cloudflare provides free DNS hosting with DDoS protection and CDN. To use Cloudflare with your .et domain:
- Create a free Cloudflare account at
cloudflare.com - Add your .et domain to Cloudflare
- Cloudflare will give you two nameservers (e.g.,
ada.ns.cloudflare.com) - In your ET Domains dashboard, update your nameservers to the Cloudflare pair
- Wait 24–48 hours for propagation
Option 3: Connecting to Vercel
For Next.js or static sites hosted on Vercel:
- In Vercel, go to your project → Settings → Domains
- Add your .et domain
- Vercel will give you an A record (
76.76.21.21) and CNAME for www - Add these records in your ET Domains DNS dashboard (or Cloudflare)
Option 4: Connecting to Netlify
For sites hosted on Netlify:
- In Netlify, go to Domain Management → Add custom domain
- Add a CNAME record pointing to your Netlify subdomain
- Or use Netlify's nameservers for full DNS management
Setting Up Email (MX Records)
To receive email at your .et domain (e.g., hello@yourdomain.et), add MX records for your email provider:
Google Workspace:
MX 1 aspmx.l.google.comMX 5 alt1.aspmx.l.google.comMX 5 alt2.aspmx.l.google.com
Zoho Mail (Free):
MX 10 mx.zoho.comMX 20 mx2.zoho.com
Troubleshooting DNS Issues
- Changes not reflecting? DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours. Use
dig yourdomain.etto check - SSL not working? If using Cloudflare, ensure SSL mode is set to "Full (Strict)"
- Email not arriving? Verify MX records and add SPF/DKIM TXT records for deliverability
Need help configuring DNS? Contact us at support@etdomains.tech — we're happy to assist.