Domain Backup and Export: Saving Your DNS Settings
Backing up your DNS settings is one of the smartest things you can do when managing your domains. Having a saved copy of your records protects you from accidental deletions, misconfigurations, or unexpected issues that could take your website or email offline.
With QuickServers, you can easily view, save, and export your DNS records from your customer portal. This guide explains how to back up your settings and why doing so is important.
1. Why You Should Back Up Your DNS Settings
Backing up your DNS records helps you prevent:
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Accidental deletion of A, MX, CNAME, or TXT records
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Errors during DNS updates or migrations
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Issues when moving to a new host
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Downtime caused by misconfigured records
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Lost information when working across multiple domains
A backup ensures that if something goes wrong, you can quickly restore your DNS to its working state.
2. Log in to the QuickServers Customer Portal
To begin:
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Go to the QuickServers website.
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Log in to your customer portal using your account details.
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Once logged in, you’ll see areas for domains, services, billing, and support.
Everything you need to access DNS settings is inside the Domains section.
3. Choose the Domain You Want to Back Up
From your customer dashboard:
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Click on Domains
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Click the domain you want to back up
This will open the domain management page.
4. Go to DNS Management
In your domain management panel:
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Look for DNS Management option.
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Click to open the DNS editor for the selected domain
If DNS Management is not enabled, turn it on so you can view your full DNS zone file.
5. Review All Existing DNS Records
Your DNS editor will display all active DNS records, including:
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A Records – Point your domain or subdomains to IP addresses
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CNAME Records – Point a domain to another domain
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MX Records – Route email to the correct mail server
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TXT Records – SPF, DKIM, DMARC, verification entries
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NS Records – Nameservers controlling DNS
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AAAA Records – IPv6 addresses
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SRV Records – Specific service routing
Take a moment to scroll through the complete list.
6. Copy Your DNS Records for Backup
You can back up DNS records in multiple ways:
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Take screenshots of the full DNS record list
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Copy each record into a text document or spreadsheet
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Save the values exactly as shown in the DNS editor
Be sure to copy:
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Hostname
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Record type
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Record value
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Priority (for MX)
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TTL values
Keeping these details organized will make restoration easier.
7. Export DNS Records Manually (Recommended)
To create a complete manual backup:
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Open a new text document
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List each DNS record line-by-line
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Include comments explaining which record serves which function
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Save the document with the domain name in the filename, such as:
yourdomain-dns-backup.txt
Store the backup in a safe location, such as cloud storage or a secure folder.
8. Back Up Before Making Major Changes
Always save your DNS settings before:
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Updating nameservers
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Moving your website to a new hosting provider
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Setting up custom email services
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Adding new applications that require DNS verification
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Migrating your domain
A backup allows you to undo changes instantly if something goes wrong.
9. How to Restore DNS from Your Backup
If you ever need to restore your DNS:
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Go to DNS Management in your QuickServers portal
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Delete incorrect or broken DNS entries
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Recreate each record using your backup file
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Save your changes
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Wait for DNS propagation
Your domain should return to normal once the correct records are restored.
10. Tips for Safe DNS Management
To keep your DNS safe:
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Double-check values before editing existing records
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Only change one service at a time (email, hosting, apps)
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Keep your DNS backup updated after every major change
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Store backups for each domain in separate, labeled files
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Review your DNS settings after propagation to ensure accuracy
Good DNS habits help keep your website and email stable.
11. Manage All DNS Backups from One Portal
With the QuickServers customer portal, you can:
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View all DNS records for each domain
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Back up multiple domain configurations
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Restore DNS settings easily
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Enable DNS management for any domain
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Keep everything organized in one secure system
This centralization makes managing multiple domains simpler and safer.
The Bottom Line
Taking the time to back up your DNS settings ensures you’re protected from unexpected problems, accidental changes, or downtime. With QuickServers, you have all the tools you need to export, save, and restore DNS records quickly and confidently.
Keeping DNS backups stored safely means your website, email, and online services remain secure and reliable — no matter what changes you make in the future.
