cPanel - Zone Editor and DNS Records

How to add TXT Record in cPanel using DNS Zone Editor

This article explains how to add TXT records to your domain DNS using cPanel. Note that all settings here assume the domain is using the default name servers. The name servers of your hosting plan can be found using this guide: https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/4786/ If your domain is not using the default name servers (eg: is using Cloudflare), you will have to replicate whatever changes/additions you make in cPanel Zone Editor, again on the location where the domain DNS is hosted (eg: on Cloudflare DNS settings if the domain is using Cloudflare nameservers). Add a TXT record in cPanel 1. Log in to cPanel. For help accessing your cPanel see https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/2/How-to-access-cPanel.html. 2. Click Zone Editor **3. **Click Manage for the domain you wish to add a TXT record to. 4. Click the arrow next to Add Record and select Add TXT Record 5. For Name, enter the domain itself, for example, example.com. or a subdomain for example, _dmarc.example.com. (however required) you’re creating the TXT record for. Enter the TXT Record you’ve been provided into the Record field and click Add Record. click Add Record and our new DNS TXT record will now be added. However, please allow 48 hours for your DNS change to propagate worldwide and internet services providers DNS caches to clear.

How to add A Record in cPanel using DNS Zone Editor

This article explains how to add A records to your domain DNS using cPanel. Note that all settings here assume the domain is using the default name servers. The name servers of your hosting plan can be found using this guide: https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/4786/ If your domain is not using the default name servers (eg: is using Cloudflare), you will have to replicate whatever changes/additions you make in cPanel Zone Editor, again on the location where the domain DNS is hosted (eg: on Cloudflare DNS settings if the domain is using Cloudflare nameservers). Add the A record in cPanel A Record is a DNS record and is used to point a domain or subdomain to an IP address. You can add "A Record" using the cPanel"s Zone Editor option. 1. Log into your cPanel account. (for helo accessing cPanel, please visit this link: https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/2/How-to-access-cPanel.html ) 2. In the "Domains" section, click on the "Zone Editor" Icon. Under "Domains", you can see many options below the "Actions" text 3. Click on "A Record" and a small window will pop open. Enter the required details in it. Name: Enter the name you wish to add, for example, add "blog" and the cPanel will automatically add a domain name like blog.example.com. Address: Enter the IP Address of the server. Now click on the "Add an A Record" button. If the record is added successfully, you will see a success message. The DNS propagation can take up to 72 hours. Note: on average, it may take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours for the changes to take effect worldwide.

How to add a MX Record in cPanel using DNS Zone Editor

Note that all settings here assume the domain is using the default name servers. The name servers of your hosting plan can be found using this guide: https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/4786/ If your domain is not using the default name servers (eg: is using Cloudflare), you will have to replicate whatever changes/additions you make in cPanel Zone Editor, again on the location where the domain DNS is hosted (eg: on Cloudflare DNS settings if the domain is using Cloudflare nameservers). Add a MX record in cPanel A mail exchanger record (MX record) is a type of resource record in the Domain Name System that specifies a mail server responsible for accepting email messages. You can add a "MX Record" using the cPanel"s Zone Editor option. 1. Log into your cPanel account. (For help accessing your cPanel see https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/2/How-to-access-cPanel.html) 2. In the "Domains" section, click on the "Zone Editor" Icon. Under "Domains", you can see many options below the "Actions" text. 3. Click on the "MX Record" and a small window will open. Enter the required details in it. Priority: The MX record you use for mail routing should have the lowest preference number, typically 0. You can use 0 for your mail routing record, and 10 for the record validating that you own your domain. Destination: Enter the domain name of your Mail Exchange. If you use an external mail server, enter the domain name of the external mail server. Alternatively, if you use a local mail server, enter your local domain. Now click the "Add an MX Record" button. If the record is added successfully, you will see a success message. The DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours. Note: on average, it may take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours for the changes to take effect worldwide.

How to edit or remove MX Record in cPanel using the DNS Zone Editor

Note that all settings here assume the domain is using the default name servers. The name servers of your hosting plan can be found using this guide: https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/4786/ If your domain is not using the default name servers (eg: is using Cloudflare), you will have to replicate whatever changes/additions you make in cPanel Zone Editor, again on the location where the domain DNS is hosted (eg: on Cloudflare DNS settings if the domain is using Cloudflare nameservers). Editing a MX record in cPanel: You can edit or remove MX Record from cPanel using the cPanel DNS Zone Editor which allows you to manage, remove or modify DNS records. 1. Log into your cPanel account. (For help accessing your cPanel see https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/2/How-to-access-cPanel.html ) 2. In the "Domains" section, click on the "Zone Editor" Icon. Under "Domains", you can see many options below the "Actions" text. 3. Click on "Manage" and the DNS records will be loaded on page. 4. Locate MX Record you wish to edit or remove. Should you wish to edit an MX record, click the "Edit" option, modify the details and then click on "Save Record". Removing a record can be done with the "Delete" option. ** Note:** It may take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours for the changes to take effect worldwide.

How to add CNAME Record in cPanel using the DNS Zone Editor

Note that all settings here assume the domain is using the default name servers. The name servers of your hosting plan can be found using this guide: https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/4786/ If your domain is not using the default name servers (eg: is using Cloudflare), you will have to replicate whatever changes/additions you make in cPanel Zone Editor, again on the location where the domain DNS is hosted (eg: on Cloudflare DNS settings if the domain is using Cloudflare nameservers). Add a CNAME record in cPanel CNAME records are referred to as alias records since they map an alias to its canonical name. You can add "CNAME Record" using the cPanel Zone Editor option. 1. Log into your cPanel account. (For help accessing your cPanel see https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/2/How-to-access-cPanel.html ) 2. In the "Domains" section, click on the "Zone Editor" Icon. Under "Domains", you can see many options below the "Actions" text. 3. Click on "CNAME Record" and a small window will open. Enter the required details in it. Name: Enter the name you wish to add, such as "www" and cPanel will automatically add a domain name like www.example.com. CNAME: Enter domain name. Now click on the"Add a CNAME Record" button. If the record is added successfully, you will see a success message. The DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours. Note: It may take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours for the changes to take effect worldwide.

How to edit or remove CNAME Record in cPanel using the DNS Zone Editor

Note that all settings here assume the domain is using the default name servers. The name servers of your hosting plan can be found using this guide: https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/4786/ If your domain is not using the default name servers (eg: is using Cloudflare), you will have to replicate whatever changes/additions you make in cPanel Zone Editor, again on the location where the domain DNS is hosted (eg: on Cloudflare DNS settings if the domain is using Cloudflare nameservers). Edit a CNAME record in cPanel You can edit or remove CNAME Record from cPanel using the cPanel DNS Zone Editor which allows you to manage, remove or modify DNS records. 1. Log into your cPanel account. (For help accessing your cPanel see https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/2/How-to-access-cPanel.html ) 2. In the "Domains" section, click on the "Zone Editor" Icon. Under "Domains", you can see many options below the "Actions" text. **3. Click on "Manage" and the DNS records will be loaded on page. ** 4. Locate CNAME Record you wish to edit or remove. Should you wish to edit a CNAME record, click the "Edit" option, modify the details and then click on "Save Record". Removing a record can be done with the "Delete" option. Note: It may take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours for the changes to take effect worldwide.

How to edit or remove a Record in cPanel using the DNS Zone Editor

Note that all settings here assume the domain is using the default name servers. The name servers of your hosting plan can be found using this guide: https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/4786/ If your domain is not using the default name servers (eg: is using Cloudflare), you will have to replicate whatever changes/additions you make in cPanel Zone Editor, again on the location where the domain DNS is hosted (eg: on Cloudflare DNS settings if the domain is using Cloudflare nameservers). Edit or Remove a DNS record in cPanel You can edit or remove a Record from cPanel using the cPanel DNS Zone Editor which allows you to manage, remove or modify DNS records. 1. Log into your cPanel account. (For help accessing your cPanel see https://dash.wevrlabs.net/knowledgebase/2/How-to-access-cPanel.html ) 2. In the "Domains" section, click on the "Zone Editor" Icon. Under "Domains", you can see many options below the "Actions" text. 3. Click on "Manage" and the DNS records will be loaded on page. 4. Locate A Record you wish to edit or remove. Should you wish to edit a record, click the "Edit" option, modify the details and then click on "Save Record". Removing a record can be done with the "Delete" option. Note: It may take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours for the changes to take effect worldwide.