Configure DNS in cPanel

Configure DNS in cPanel

Access DNS Zone in cPanel

cPanel includes a tool to manage your domain's DNS records directly from the panel, without needing to access your registrar.

Step 1: Access cPanel

• Log in to your cPanel (usually: https://yourdomain.com:2083)
• Log in with your credentials

Step 2: Open Zone Editor

• In the Domains section, look for Zone Editor
• Click on the icon

Image 1: DNS Zone Editor in cPanel.

Step 3: Select the domain

You'll see a list of domains. Select the domain for which you want to manage DNS.

Add A record

• Click + A Record or Add A Record
• Fill in the fields:
  • Name: @ (for main domain) or subdomain name
  • Address: Your server's IP
  • TTL: 14400 (or default value)
• Click Add Record

Add CNAME record

• Click + CNAME Record
• Fill in the fields:
  • Name: Subdomain name (e.g., www)
  • Canonical Name: Destination domain (e.g., yourdomain.com)
  • TTL: 14400
• Click Add Record

Add MX record

• Click + MX Record
• Fill in the fields:
  • Priority: The priority (10, 20, etc.)
  • Destination: The mail server (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com)
  • TTL: 14400
• Click Add Record

Add TXT record

• Click + TXT Record
• Fill in the fields:
  • Name: @ (for SPF) or _dmarc (for DMARC) or selector._domainkey (for DKIM)
  • Record: The TXT record value (e.g., v=spf1 ip4:23.175.40.20 ~all)
  • TTL: 14400
• Click Add Record

Edit or delete records

To edit an existing record:

• Find the record in the list
• Click the edit icon (pencil) next to the record
• Modify the values
• Save the changes

To delete a record:

• Find the record in the list
• Click the delete icon (trash) next to the record
• Confirm the deletion

Verify changes

After making changes, you can verify with:

• Online tools like whatsmydns.net
• Commands from terminal: nslookup yourdomain.com
• Wait a few minutes for changes to propagate

Common issues

I can't see Zone Editor

• Verify that you have admin permissions in cPanel
• Some hosting plans don't include Zone Editor access
• Contact support if the option doesn't appear

Changes don't apply

• Verify that you saved changes correctly
• Wait for DNS propagation to complete
• Verify there are no syntax errors in records

Tips

• ✅ Backup your DNS configuration before making changes
• ✅ Verify record syntax before saving
• ✅ Don't delete important records without verifying first
• ✅ Use recommended TTL (14400) unless you have a specific reason to change it

Need help?

If you're having trouble configuring DNS in cPanel, open a ticket from the billing.baires.host panel or contact us for support.

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