Overview
Managing DNS Records is an essential task for website owners who want to ensure their website's online presence. The Domain Name System (DNS) is responsible for translating the website's domain name into an IP address, which is necessary for accessing the website. cPanel Zone Editor is a powerful tool that allows website owners to manage their DNS records with ease.
In this article, we will provide an overview of how to use cPanel Zone Editor to manage DNS Records for your website.
How to Access the DNS Zone Editor
- Log into cPanel and click on the Zone Editor tool.
- From this Zone Editor, click on Manage for the domain in question.
How to Delete a DNS Record
- From the Zone Editor, Click Delete next to the record in question.
How to Add an A Record
- From the Zone Editor, click on the dropdown list next to + Add Record. Next, click Add A Record.
- Enter in the Zone name and the Record (IP address), then select Add Record.
How to Add a CNAME Record
- From the Zone Editor, click on the dropdown list next to + Add Record. Next, click Add CNAME Record.
- Enter in the Zone name and the Record (fully qualified domain name), then select Add Record.
How to Add an MX Record
- From the Zone Editor, filter for MX so only the MX records are listed.
- Click on the dropdown list next to + Add Record. Next, click on Add MX Record.
- Enter the Zone Name (If you were given “@”, use your domain name), Priority, and the Record and click Add Record.
- Click on the Home button in the top left of the screen.
- Now click on the Email Routing icon.
- Select your domain, select Remote Mail Exchanger, Click on Change.
How to Add a TXT record
- From the Zone Editor, click Add Record then select Add TXT Record.
- Add the Zone Name and the Record in, then click Add Record.
How to Add an SRV Record
- From the Zone Editor, click Add Record then select Add SRV Record.
- Enter in the Zone name and the Record (IP address), then select Add Record.