To Change DNS Records in cPanel (A, CNAME, MX, etc.)

Here’s how to update DNS records in cPanel:

🔧 Step-by-Step: Change DNS Records in cPanel

Log in to your cPanel account
Usually via: https://yourdomain.com/cpanel or from your hosting provider’s dashboard.

  1. Scroll to the "Domains" section.
  2. Click on “Zone Editor”.
  3. Find your domain and click “Manage” next to it.
  4. You'll see a list of DNS records:
  • A Record – points your domain to an IP address
  • CNAME Record – alias for another domain
  • MX Record – mail server settings
  • TXT Record – used for SPF, verification, etc.
  • Edit or Add Records

    5.Click “Edit” to modify an existing record.

    6.Click “+ Add Record” to create a new one.

    7.After changes, they may take up to 24 hours to propagate.

💬 Example: Update A Record

If you want your domain to point to a new IP:

  • Type: A
  • Name: @
  • Address: 123.123.123.123 (your new server IP)
  • Save.

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