DNS records tell the internet where your website and email live. You only need to change them when you connect a new service, such as Google Workspace, a website builder or an email marketing tool.
The four records you will meet most
- A record: points a name to a server's IP address, for example yourdomain.co.zw to your hosting server.
- CNAME record: points one name to another name, for example www to yourdomain.co.zw.
- MX record: says which server receives email for the domain.
- TXT record: holds verification codes and email security settings such as SPF and DKIM.
Edit records in cPanel
- Log in to cPanel from the Client Area.
- Under Domains, open Zone Editor.
- Click Manage next to your domain.
- Click Add Record, or Edit beside an existing record.
- Enter the name, the type and the value exactly as your service provider gave them, then save.
Domain only, no hosting?
Open Domains, then My Domains in the Client Area, choose the domain and use Manage DNS.
Good to know
- Changes usually show within an hour and can take up to 24 hours.
- Do not delete existing MX, SPF or DKIM records unless you are moving your email. Deleting them stops email.
- Copy and paste values. One wrong character stops the record working.
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