{"id":1915,"date":"2025-06-17T10:26:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T10:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/?p=1915"},"modified":"2025-06-26T11:16:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T11:16:40","slug":"how-to-manage-dns-records-of-a-domain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/how-to-manage-dns-records-of-a-domain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage DNS Records of a Domain in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>How to manage DNS records of a domain in cPanel<\/strong> is one of the most important tasks every website owner should understand. DNS (Domain Name System) records are like digital roadmaps\u2014they tell the internet where to find your website, email server, and other connected services. Without the right DNS settings, your domain might not function properly or could face connectivity issues. Whether you\u2019re pointing your domain to a different host or setting up email services like Google Workspace or Zoho Mail, managing your DNS records correctly is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this detailed guide, we&#8217;ll walk you through exactly <strong>how to manage DNS records of a domain in cPanel<\/strong>, using the built-in Zone Editor. You\u2019ll learn how to add, edit, or delete various DNS entries like A Records, MX Records, CNAME, TXT, and more. This process is especially easy if you&#8217;re hosting with <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/\">HostraGo<\/a>, as our interface is user-friendly and designed for both beginners and advanced users. By the end of this tutorial, you\u2019ll gain full control over your domain\u2019s DNS settings without needing advanced technical skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are DNS Records?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DNS (Domain Name System) records are entries in the DNS zone file of your domain. These records tell the internet how your domain should behave. Whether it\u2019s connecting your domain to a web server or an email provider, DNS records are the backbone of that configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common DNS Records:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Record<\/strong>: Maps domain to an IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CNAME Record<\/strong>: Maps one domain to another<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MX Record<\/strong>: Directs emails to the right server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TXT Record<\/strong>: Used for SPF, DKIM, and domain verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SRV Record<\/strong>: Specifies a port for services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AAAA Record<\/strong>: Maps domain to an IPv6 address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step Guide: How to Manage DNS Records of a Domain in cPanel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Log In to Your cPanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Access your hosting account dashboard and <a href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/how-to-login-in-cpanel\/\">log in to your <strong>cPanel<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Locate \u201cZone Editor\u201d Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll to the <strong>Domains<\/strong> section in cPanel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Zone Editor<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zone-Editor-icon-in-cPanel-Dashboard-1024x520.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Zone Editor icon in cPanel Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-1914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zone-Editor-icon-in-cPanel-Dashboard-1024x520.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zone-Editor-icon-in-cPanel-Dashboard-300x152.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zone-Editor-icon-in-cPanel-Dashboard-768x390.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zone-Editor-icon-in-cPanel-Dashboard-1536x780.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zone-Editor-icon-in-cPanel-Dashboard-2048x1040.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Choose the Domain You Want to Manage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find your desired domain name from the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Manage<\/strong> next to it to view existing DNS records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-1024x485.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Manage Button for Domain in Zone Editor\" class=\"wp-image-1912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-1024x485.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-2048x970.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add a New DNS Record<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Add Add a CNAME Recordan &#8220;A&#8221; Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>A Record<\/strong> maps a domain name to an IP address. This is useful when pointing your domain to a web server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find your domain (e.g., <code>hostrago.com<\/code>) and click on <strong>+ A Record<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2-1024x485.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Add or Edit an A Record\" class=\"wp-image-1917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2-1024x485.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2-2048x970.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the subdomain (e.g., <code>www.hostrago.com<\/code>) and the destination IP (e.g.<code>92.198.0.1<\/code>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"498\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-115527.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Add An A Record\" class=\"wp-image-1916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-115527.webp 498w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-115527-300x160.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Add An A Record<\/strong> to save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Add a CNAME Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>CNAME Record<\/strong> aliases one domain to another (e.g., pointing <code>blog.hostrago.com<\/code> to <code>hostrago.com<\/code>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>+ CNAME Record<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-3-1024x485.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Add a CNAME Record \" class=\"wp-image-1918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-3-1024x485.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-3-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-3-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-3-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-3-2048x970.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the name and the target domain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-115618.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Add the name and the target domain\" class=\"wp-image-1913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-115618.webp 497w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-17-115618-300x161.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Add a CNAME Record<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Add a TXT Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1.  <strong>TXT<\/strong>\u00a0record is the text record. You can add\u00a0<strong>SPF<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>DKIM<\/strong>\u00a0records using the\u00a0<strong>TXT<\/strong>\u00a0record. First, click on the manage button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-1024x485.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Manage Button for Domain in Zone Editor\" class=\"wp-image-1912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-1024x485.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-1536x728.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Manage-Button-for-Domain-in-Zone-Editor-2048x970.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Click on the <strong>TXT<\/strong> filter option to display only TXT records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-4-1024x266.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Click on the TXT filter option\" class=\"wp-image-1909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-4-1024x266.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-4-300x78.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-4-768x199.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-4-1536x399.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-4-2048x531.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Click on the <strong>\u201c+ Add Record\u201d<\/strong> button on the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Choose <strong>Add \u201cTXT\u201d Record<\/strong> from the dropdown menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-5-1024x269.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Add New TXT Record\" class=\"wp-image-1910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-5-1024x269.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-5-300x79.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-5-768x202.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-5-1536x404.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-5-2048x538.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong>Name<\/strong>: Enter the domain or subdomain (e.g., <code>@<\/code> or <code>hostrago.com.<\/code>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. <strong>TTL<\/strong>: Set a time-to-live value (default is 14400).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. <strong>TXT Data<\/strong>: Enter the TXT value (e.g., SPF or verification code).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Add Record<\/strong> or <strong>Save Record<\/strong> to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edit DNS Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. If you want to change the current\u00a0<strong>DNS records<\/strong>, you can easily do it using the\u00a0<strong>Edit<\/strong>\u00a0option. To edit any record, click on the\u00a0<strong>Edit<\/strong>\u00a0option as shown in the below screen capture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-1024x476.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Edit DNS Records\" class=\"wp-image-1919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-1024x476.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-300x139.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-768x357.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-1536x714.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Untitled-design-2048x952.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. It will load the settings configured currently. You can make necessary changes as per your need and click on the\u00a0<strong>Save Record<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delete DNS Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. You can delete any DNS record if it doesn&#8217;t require for your domain. Deleting a DNS record may interrupt the related service; hence, before deleting a record, make sure that it is unnecessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. You can delete any record by clicking on the\u00a0<strong>Delete<\/strong>\u00a0option as shown in the below screen capture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Delete-DNS-Records-1024x346.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Delete DNS Records\" class=\"wp-image-1921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Delete-DNS-Records-1024x346.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Delete-DNS-Records-300x101.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Delete-DNS-Records-768x260.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Delete-DNS-Records-1536x520.webp 1536w, https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Delete-DNS-Records-2048x693.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How to Manage DNS Records of a Domain in cPanel gives you the flexibility to control how your domain connects to various services. Whether you\u2019re configuring email routing, updating your server IP, or setting up domain verifications, <a href=\"https:\/\/cpanel.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cPanel\u2019s <\/a><strong>Zone Editor<\/strong> makes the process straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more tutorials on managing your domain and hosting, visit the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/hostrago.com\/knowledge-base\/\">HostraGo Knowledge Base<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to manage DNS records of a domain in cPanel is one of the most important tasks every website owner should understand. 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