How to edit A, CNAME, MX, and DNSSEC records in cPanel (Zone Editor)

    The Zone Editor in cPanel allows you to manage DNS records for your domain. This includes A, CNAME, MX, and DNSSEC records, which control how your domain connects to websites, email servers, and secure DNS.

    Accessing the Zone Editor

    1. Log in to cPanel.
    2. Go to Domains → Zone Editor.
    3. Select the domain you want to manage and click Manage.

    Adding or Editing Records

    • A Record
      • Click Add Record → A Record.
      • Enter the domain/subdomain and the IPv4 address.
      • Save changes.
    • CNAME Record
      • Click Add Record → CNAME Record.
      • Enter the alias (e.g., www) and the canonical domain (e.g., example.com).
      • Save changes.
    • MX Record
      • Click Add Record → MX Record.
      • Enter the priority (lower = higher priority) and the mail server hostname (e.g., mail.example.com).
      • Save changes.
    • DNSSEC
      • If supported by your hosting provider, enable DNSSEC.
      • Add the DS records provided by your domain registrar.
      • Save changes.

    Best Practices

    • Always verify IPs and hostnames before saving.
    • MX records must point to a domain name, not an IP.
    • DNSSEC requires registrar support — confirm compatibility.
    • DNS changes may take up to 24–48 hours to propagate.
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