Step-by-Step: Manage DNS Zone in cPanel
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Log in to cPanel
Use your cPanel URL:
https://cpanel1.cloudacropolis.com:2083 -
Navigate to “Zone Editor”
Look under the Domains section
Click on “Zone Editor”
This is where you add, edit, or delete DNS records for your domain(s)
- View and Manage DNS Records
You’ll see a list of domains hosted on your account. Next to each domain, you can:
Action Description
Add Record Add A, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, etc.
Manage See and edit existing DNS records
Click “Manage” next to the domain you want to edit.
Common DNS Records You May Edit
Record Type Purpose Example
A Record Points to an IP address subdomain → 192.168.1.1
CNAME Alias of another domain www → yourdomain.com
MX Mail routing mail → mail.yourdomain.com
TXT SPF/DKIM/Verification v=spf1 include:example.com ...
SRV For services like SIP, XMPP, etc. _sip._tcp.example.com
- Edit an Existing Record
Click the Edit button next to the record
Modify the Name, TTL, and Destination/Value
Click Save Record
- Add a New Record
Click “Add Record”
Choose record type (A, CNAME, etc.)
Fill in the fields:
Name: subdomain or @ for root
TTL: Time to Live (default is fine: 14400)
Value: IP, domain, or text depending on record type
Click “Add Record”
- Delete a Record
Click the Delete button next to the record
Confirm deletion
Be careful — deleting MX or A records can take down your website or email!