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How to add a CAA DNS record to a domain on Plesk

Question

How to add a CAA DNS record to a domain on Plesk?

Answer

DNS records can be added through the panel or command line if Plesk DNS is used. If the domain uses external DNS servers, the record should be added outside of Plesk.

Plesk Panel

Linux CLI

Windows CLI

Log in to Plesk
Go to Domains > example.com > DNS Settings, and press Add Record
Set Record type to CAA, enter the required values, and hit the OK button
Apply the changes with the Update button:

Connect to the server via SSH
Run the following command:

# plesk bin dns --add example.com -caa caa_value -tag issue

Available options for the CAA record tag are issue, issuewild or iodef

Connect to the server via RDP
Start a Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator
Run the following command:

plesk bin dns --add example.com -caa caa_value -tag issue

Available options for the CAA record tag are issue, issuewild or iodef