How to Use the Zone Editor in cPanel: A Beginner’s Guide

Managing your website’s DNS records might sound intimidating, but cPanel’s Zone Editor makes it easy—even for beginners. This guide will walk you through the basics of using the Zone Editor to add, edit, and delete DNS records for your domain.

What Is the Zone Editor?

The Zone Editor in cPanel is a tool that allows you to manage DNS records for your domains. DNS records control how your domain name connects to web servers, email servers, and other online services. Common record types include:

• A Record: Points your domain to an IP address.
• CNAME Record: Points a subdomain to another domain name.
• MX Record: Directs email to your mail server.
• TXT Record: Used for verification and security purposes.

Accessing the Zone Editor

1. Log in to cPanel: Use your hosting provider’s login page to access your cPanel dashboard.
2. Find the Zone Editor: In the cPanel dashboard, scroll to the Domains section and click on Zone Editor.

Managing DNS Records

Viewing and Filtering Records

• After opening the Zone Editor, you’ll see a list of your domains.
• Click Manage next to the domain you want to edit.
• Use the search box or filter by record type (A, CNAME, MX, etc.) to find specific records24.

Adding a DNS Record

1. Click Add Record or select the type of record you want to add (A, CNAME, MX, etc.).
2. Fill in the required fields:
   • A Record: Enter the name (e.g., @ for the root domain or www for a subdomain) and the IP address.
   • CNAME Record: Enter the subdomain and the destination domain.
   • MX Record: Enter the priority and mail server address.
3. Click Save Record to apply your changes.

Editing a DNS Record

• Find the record you want to change and click Edit.
• Update the necessary fields.
• Click Save Record to confirm.

Deleting a DNS Record

• Click Delete next to the record you wish to remove.
• Confirm the deletion if prompted.

Example: Adding an A Record

Field	Example Value
Name	@ (or your domain)
Type	A
Value	123.45.67.89
TTL	3600 (default)

• Click Add Record and fill in the details above, then save.

Tips for Beginners

• Double-check entries: Incorrect DNS records can disrupt your website or email.
• Changes take time: DNS changes may take up to 24 hours to propagate.
• Ask for help: If you’re unsure, contact your hosting provider’s support team.

Conclusion

The Zone Editor in cPanel is a powerful yet user-friendly tool for managing your domain’s DNS settings. With just a few clicks, you can add, edit, or remove records to keep your website and email running smoothly