How to add A Record in cPanel using DNS Zone Editor?

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    A Record is a DNS record and is used to point a domain or subdomain to an IP address. You can add A Record using the cPanel’s Zone Editor option.

    1. Log into your cPanel account. (eg., www.example.com/cPanel )


    2. In the Domains section, click on the Zone Editor icon.

    3. Under Domains, you can see many options below the Actions text.

    4. Click on the A Record, and a small window will pop open. Please enter the required details in it.
    Name: Enter the name you wish to add, for example, add a blog and the cPanel will automatically add a domain name like blog.example.com.
    Address: Enter the IP Address of the server.

    5. Now click on the Add an A Record button.

    Congratulations, You have successfully added A Record. The DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours.


    Note: It may take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours for the changes to take effect worldwide.

    Updated on January 7, 2018
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