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VPS PTR → Delete PTR

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Overview

This node operation deletes a PTR (Pointer) record associated with a specified Virtual Private Server (VPS) virtual machine. It is useful for managing reverse DNS entries for VPS instances, which can be important for email server configurations and network management.

Use Case Examples

  1. Deleting a PTR record for a VPS to update reverse DNS settings after changing the server's IP address.
  2. Removing an outdated PTR record when decommissioning a VPS instance.

Properties

Name Meaning
Virtual Machine ID The unique identifier of the VPS virtual machine for which the PTR record will be deleted.

Output

JSON

  • response - The API response confirming the deletion of the PTR record.

Dependencies

  • Hostinger API with an API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Virtual Machine ID is correct and corresponds to an existing VPS instance.
  • Verify that the API credentials are valid and have the necessary permissions to delete PTR records.
  • Common error messages may include 'Unsupported operation' if the operation name is incorrect, or HTTP errors if the VPS or PTR record does not exist.

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