An A record, also called a host record, is the record in your zone file that connects your domain name to your IP address. This allows a user to enter your domain name in a Web browser to access your Web site. A records are the most common type of zone record.
To Create an A Record
1. Log in to your domain Account Manager.
2. In the My Products section, click Domain Manager.
3. Click the domain name for which you want to create an A record.
4. In the Total DNS section, click Total DNS Control and MX Records.
5. Click Add New A Record.
6. Complete the following:
QUOTE
Host Name
The host name the A record links to. You can enter @ to map the record directly to your domain.
Points to IP Address
The IP address from which you want to link your domain.
TTL
The time increment for which the server should cache the information.
7. Click OK.
The above information was adopted from
Godaddy Help Database and procedures may vary based on domain provider.