How to Create Custom DNS Records in cPanel

Domain Name System (DNS) records are essential for directing traffic to your website and email servers. In cPanel, you can easily manage your DNS records to ensure proper functioning of your domains. This guide will walk you through the steps to create custom DNS records in cPanel.

Accessing cPanel

First, log in to your cPanel account. You can access cPanel by entering your domain name followed by "/cpanel" in your web browser's address bar (e.g., www.yourdomain.com/cpanel). Enter your cPanel username and password to log in.

Creating Custom DNS Records

1. Once you are logged in to cPanel, scroll down to the "Domains" section and click on the "Advanced Zone Editor" icon.
2. On the Advanced Zone Editor page, select the domain for which you want to create custom DNS records from the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the "Add Record" button to create a new DNS record.
4. Choose the type of DNS record you want to create (e.g., A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.) from the drop-down menu.
5. Enter the necessary information for the DNS record, such as the name, TTL (Time to Live), and destination.
6. Click on the "Add Record" button to save the new DNS record.

Common Types of DNS Records

Here are some common types of DNS records that you may need to create:

• A Record: Used to map a domain name to an IP address.
• CNAME Record: Used to create an alias for a domain name.
• MX Record: Used to specify the mail servers responsible for receiving email for the domain.
• TXT Record: Used to store arbitrary text data for a domain.

Editing and Deleting DNS Records

If you need to edit or delete an existing DNS record, you can do so easily in cPanel:

1. Go to the Advanced Zone Editor page in cPanel.
2. Locate the DNS record you want to edit or delete.
3. Click on the "Edit" or "Delete" button next to the DNS record.
4. Make the necessary changes or confirm the deletion of the record.

Conclusion

Managing DNS records is crucial for ensuring the proper functioning of your domains. In cPanel, you can easily create custom DNS records to direct traffic to the right servers. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can effectively manage your DNS records and optimize the performance of your websites and email servers.