DNS Record Management Moves Into the Web UI
Custom DNS records for Vercel-hosted domains previously required use of the command-line interface. That restriction has been lifted: DNS records can now be managed from the Project Settings page in the web UI, eliminating the need to switch contexts when configuring domain behavior such as email routing.
Accessing the New Editor
In Project Settings, navigate to the Domains page and click Edit next to the domain you want to configure. At the bottom of that view is a link to the full domain management screen.
That screen consolidates all domain details and provides a section for managing DNS records. From here you can add new records, or edit and remove existing ones without leaving your browser.
Preset Shortcuts for MX Records
The most common record type added on the platform is MX, which is typically used to receive email through third-party services. Since those workloads follow a standard pattern, Vercel includes an Add Preset button that lists the supported mail services. Selecting one fills in the necessary DNS records automatically, removing the need to look up hostnames or priority values.
Requirements and Limitations
DNS record changes take effect only if the domain is managed entirely by Vercel—either purchased through the platform, transferred in, or pointed at Vercel's nameservers. Domains using external DNS providers won't see their records reflected through this interface.
Users who want a particular mail service added to the preset list can provide feedback through the standard support channels. Further details on the records themselves are available in the DNS records documentation.
