DNS Records Explained
DNS records tell the internet where to find your website, email, and other services.
Accessing DNS Zone Editor
- Log in to cPanel
- Go to Zone Editor
- Click Manage next to your domain
Common Record Types
A Record
Points a domain to an IP address.
- Name: @ (root) or subdomain
- Value: IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.1)
CNAME Record
Points a subdomain to another domain.
- Name: subdomain (e.g., www)
- Value: target domain (e.g., yourdomain.com)
MX Record
Routes email to your mail server.
- Priority: 0 or 10 (lower = higher priority)
- Value: mail.yourdomain.com
TXT Record
Stores text data for verification and security.
- SPF: Email authentication
- DKIM: Email signing
- Verification: Prove domain ownership
Adding a Record
- In Zone Editor, click Add Record
- Select the record type
- Enter the name and value
- Click Add Record
Caution: Incorrect DNS changes can break your website or email. If unsure, contact support.