---
title: "Manage PTR records"
sidebar_label: "Manage PTR records"
description: "How to add a PTR record for an IP address, edit a record, or delete a record"
sidebar_position: 2
---

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# Manage PTR records

A PTR record, or reverse resource record, allows you to assign a name (domain) to an IP address. For example, mail servers check the PTR record of the sender's IP address.

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## Add a PTR record \{#add-ptr-record}

1. In the [control panel](https://my.selectel.ru/network/ipam), on the top menu, click **Products** and select **IP Addresses**.
2. In the <MoreVerticalIcon /> menu for the IP address, select **Add PTR**.
3. Enter a domain name (e.g., `example.com`).
4. Click **Save**.

## Edit a PTR record \{#edit-ptr-record}

1. In the [control panel](https://my.selectel.ru/network/ipam), on the top menu, click **Products** and select **IP Addresses**.
2. In the <MoreVerticalIcon /> menu for the IP address, select **Edit PTR**.
3. Enter a new domain name (e.g., `example.com`).
4. Click **Save**.

## Delete a PTR record \{#delete-ptr-record}

1. In the [control panel](https://my.selectel.ru/network/ipam), on the top menu, click **Products** and select **IP Addresses**.
2. In the <MoreVerticalIcon /> menu for the IP address, select **Delete PTR**.
3. Click **Delete**.

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