Developer Hub » cPanel Dashboard » Zone Editor (A Records, CNAME, TXT and More)
Link: https://support.brilliantdirectories.com/support/solutions/articles/5000690565
cPanel is a control panel that helps you manage your website easily, even if you’re not tech-savvy. It’s where you can find important settings for your site, including your DNS records, which connect your domain name to your website. If you ever need to update your domain settings, like pointing your site to the right server or setting up email, you’ll do it in cPanel.
Note: The cPanel dashboard layout is continuously being updated, however, all the instructions presented in this article apply in the same way.
Access cPanel
Go to: Developer Hub » cPanel Dashboard
We recommend using the keyword search tool to find specific sections:
Once logged in to cPanel at find a search bar at the top, type "DNS" then click on "Zone Editor":
Then click on "Manage"
Add or edit all of the DNS Zones associated with the domain here.
To add a new record, click on the arrow icon and select the type of record (MX, TXT, CNAME, etc)
To edit an existing record click on "Edit" and add the new record information.
Important Note
Making changes to the DNS records can significantly impact the functionality of the website and associated services. If unsure about what a specific DNS record does or how it interacts with the website, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified professional, our support team or the domain provider's support team before proceeding.
Incorrect modifications to DNS settings may lead to issues such as site downtime, email disruptions, or loss of access to essential services. Proceed with caution.
A Record Note
When using the A Record method to connect the domain make sure to include a CNAME record for the www. version of the domain.
Along with the CNAME for the www. version of the domain, there are a few email records that will need to be added within the domain host.
Email Deliverability
These additional records will guarantee that the system emails are delivered successfully.
Find these records in the DOMAIN MANAGER > Email Deliverability:
Copy these records over where the domain is being hosted exactly as they are specified, there are no changes required to any of them. The system has generated these records specifically for the website and domain.
