{"id":16478,"date":"2025-12-02T06:45:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T06:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.cloudhostgeek.com\/docs\/domain-faq\/dns-management\/how-do-i-add-or-update-dns-records-like-a-mx-and-txt\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T10:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T10:31:09","slug":"how-do-i-add-or-update-dns-records-like-a-mx-and-txt","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/docs\/domain-faq\/dns-management\/how-do-i-add-or-update-dns-records-like-a-mx-and-txt\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Add or Update DNS Records Like A, MX, and TXT?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16478\" class=\"elementor elementor-16478\" data-elementor-post-type=\"docs\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eacd993 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eacd993\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bfce295 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4bfce295\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff64b8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ff64b8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Introduction<br \/><\/b><\/h2><p>DNS records determine how your domain communicates with your website, email services, and external platforms. Whether you\u2019re connecting a hosting service, setting up business email, or verifying a third-party integration, properly managing your DNS records is essential.\u00a0This article walks you through the process of accessing your DNS settings on BigCloudy.com and adding or updating common record types such as\u00a0<b>A, MX, and TXT<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75bcf8ba e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75bcf8ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47571ae2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47571ae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Step 1: Log In to Your BigCloudy Account<br \/><\/b><\/h2><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">Go to\u00a0<a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a57ef5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/billing\/login\">login<\/a><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Enter your\u00a0<b>email<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>password<\/b>, then click\u00a0<b>Sign In<\/b>.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1805bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a1805bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bigcloudy-client-area-login-1024x547.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16560\" alt=\"BigCloudy Client Area login page showing email field, password field, and Login button.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bigcloudy-client-area-login-1024x547.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bigcloudy-client-area-login-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bigcloudy-client-area-login-768x410.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bigcloudy-client-area-login-20x11.webp 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bigcloudy-client-area-login-32x17.webp 32w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bigcloudy-client-area-login-410x220.webp 410w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bigcloudy-client-area-login.webp 1383w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3d183a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3d183a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Tip:<\/b>\u00a0Bookmark your client area URL for quick access next time.<\/p><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">From the main dashboard, select\u00a0<b>services<\/b><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Click on login to cpanel<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebfe372 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ebfe372\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BKB-39.2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16486\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BKB-39.2.png 755w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BKB-39.2-300x254.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BKB-39.2-20x17.png 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/BKB-39.2-32x27.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dccd612 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5dccd612\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-436b9d5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"436b9d5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Step 2: Access DNS Management<br \/><\/b><\/h2><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">Navigate to the Domains section in cPanel and select Zone Editor.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Locate the domain you want to manage and click\u00a0<strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"176\">Manage<\/strong>\u00a0to open its DNS Zone Editor.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d907e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1d907e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"934\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_90.webp.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16510\" alt=\"Domain management screen with DNS Settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_90.webp.png 934w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_90.webp-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_90.webp-768x264.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_90.webp-20x7.png 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_90.webp-32x11.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39acfce0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39acfce0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302e99a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"302e99a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Step 3: Add a New DNS Record<br \/><\/b><\/h2><ol><li>Click Add Record or + New Record.<\/li><li>Choose the Record Type (A, MX, or TXT) from the dropdown menu.<\/li><li>Fill in the details as shown below:<\/li><li>Click Save Record to apply your changes.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5111275 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5111275\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_15.webp.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16508\" alt=\"DNS form showing A, MX, and TXT record fields.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_15.webp.png 959w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_15.webp-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_15.webp-768x291.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_15.webp-20x8.png 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_15.webp-32x12.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b1d21aa e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7b1d21aa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46199198 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46199198\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Step 4: Edit an Existing DNS Record<br \/><\/b><\/h2><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">Locate the record you want to change.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Click the\u00a0<b>Edit<\/b>\u00a0icon next to it.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Update the\u00a0<b>Value<\/b>,\u00a0<b>Host<\/b>, or\u00a0<b>TTL<\/b>\u00a0fields.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Click\u00a0<b>Save Changes<\/b>\u00a0to confirm.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e981cb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e981cb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_17.webp.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16509\" alt=\"Edit-DNS-record-in BigCloudy-DNS-zone editor.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_17.webp.png 952w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_17.webp-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_17.webp-768x259.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_17.webp-20x7.png 20w, https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_17.webp-32x11.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-725c34aa e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"725c34aa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77609575 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77609575\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Step 5: Wait for DNS Propagation<br \/><\/b><\/h2><p>After saving, DNS changes can take up to\u00a0<b>24\u201348 hours<\/b>\u00a0to propagate worldwide.\u00a0However, most updates appear within a few hours.<\/p><h3 id=\"notes\"><b>Notes<\/b><\/h3><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Avoid duplicating the same record type for one host unless required.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Always back up your DNS zone before making large changes.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Ensure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are correct for your email provider.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ae5d8c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8ae5d8c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6463d4da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6463d4da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Need Help?\n<\/b><\/h2>\nIf you face any issues updating your nameservers or need further assistance, our support team is always available:\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4e7.svg\" alt=\"mail\" \/>\u00a0<b>Email:<\/b>\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com<\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f310.svg\" alt=\"website\" \/><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #a57ef5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/contact-us\">\u00a0<b>Submit a support ticket<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b66a303 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b66a303\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c1ab236 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c1ab236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p>By following the steps above, you can easily\u00a0<b>add or update DNS records (A, MX, and TXT)<\/b>\u00a0in your\u00a0<b>BigCloudy.com<\/b>\u00a0account.\u00a0Properly configuring these records ensures that your website, emails, and third-party integrations work seamlessly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68c70093 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68c70093\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53b98cb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"53b98cb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-53b98cb4\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"53b98cb4\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-dns-record-changes-to-propagate\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1401\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How long does it take for DNS record changes to propagate<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1401\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-dns-record-changes-to-propagate\"><p>DNS propagation typically takes\u00a0<strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"351\">5 minutes to 4 hours<\/strong>, depending on the TTL value and global DNS caching. Some ISPs may take up to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"444\">24\u201348 hours<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"will-updating-dns-records-cause-downtime-for-my-website-or-email\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1402\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Will updating DNS records cause downtime for my website or email?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1402\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"will-updating-dns-records-cause-downtime-for-my-website-or-email\"><p>Changing certain records like the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"580\">A record<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"597\">MX record<\/strong>\u00a0can cause temporary service disruption if the new values are incorrect. Always double-check entries before saving.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"-can-i-add-multiple-mx-or-txt-records\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1403\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\"> Can I add multiple MX or TXT records?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1403\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"-can-i-add-multiple-mx-or-txt-records\"><p>Yes. Many services require multiple MX or TXT records for example, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and domain verification services. Ensure that each entry is added exactly as provided.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"-what-if-my-dns-provider-doesnt-support-a-specific-record-type\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1404\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\"> What if my DNS provider doesn\u2019t support a specific record type?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1404\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"-what-if-my-dns-provider-doesnt-support-a-specific-record-type\"><p data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1245\">Some DNS hosts do not support advanced records like\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1105\">CAA<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1114\">SRV<\/strong>, or\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1133\">NS updates<\/strong>. In that case, you may need to transfer your DNS hosting to a provider that supports all required record types.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"will-i-get-access-to-cpanel\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1405\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 352.3L7 216.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.6 22.6c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.2 9.4-24.4 9.4-33.8 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Will I get access to cPanel?<\/span><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1405\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"will-i-get-access-to-cpanel\"><p>Yes. all of our shared and reseller hosting packages come with cPanel or our custom BigCloudy control panel. Login details will be emailed to you after activation.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction DNS records determine how your domain communicates with your website, email services, and external platforms. Whether you\u2019re connecting a hosting service, setting up business email, or verifying a third-party integration, properly managing your DNS records is essential.\u00a0This article walks you through the process of accessing your DNS settings on BigCloudy.com and adding or updating common record types such as\u00a0A, MX, and TXT. Step 1: Log In to Your BigCloudy Account Go to\u00a0login Enter your\u00a0email\u00a0and\u00a0password, then click\u00a0Sign In. Tip:\u00a0Bookmark your client area URL for quick access next time. From the main dashboard, select\u00a0services Click on login to cpanel Step 2: Access DNS Management Navigate to the Domains section in cPanel and select Zone Editor. Locate the domain you want to manage and click\u00a0Manage\u00a0to open its DNS Zone Editor. Step 3: Add a New DNS Record Click Add Record or + New Record. Choose the Record Type (A, MX, or TXT) from the dropdown menu. Fill in the details as shown below: Click Save Record to apply your changes. Step 4: Edit an Existing DNS Record Locate the record you want to change. Click the\u00a0Edit\u00a0icon next to it. Update the\u00a0Value,\u00a0Host, or\u00a0TTL\u00a0fields. Click\u00a0Save Changes\u00a0to confirm. Step 5: Wait for DNS Propagation After saving, DNS changes can take up to\u00a024\u201348 hours\u00a0to propagate worldwide.\u00a0However, most updates appear within a few hours. Notes Avoid duplicating the same record type for one host unless required. Always back up your DNS zone before making large changes. Ensure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are correct for your email provider. Need Help? If you face any issues updating your nameservers or need further assistance, our support team is always available: \u00a0Email:\u00a0support@bigcloudy.com \u00a0Submit a support ticket Conclusion By following the steps above, you can easily\u00a0add or update DNS records (A, MX, and TXT)\u00a0in your\u00a0BigCloudy.com\u00a0account.\u00a0Properly configuring these records ensures that your website, emails, and third-party integrations work seamlessly. FAQ How long does it take for DNS record changes to propagate DNS propagation typically takes\u00a05 minutes to 4 hours, depending on the TTL value and global DNS caching. Some ISPs may take up to\u00a024\u201348 hours. Will updating DNS records cause downtime for my website or email? Changing certain records like the\u00a0A record\u00a0or\u00a0MX record\u00a0can cause temporary service disruption if the new values are incorrect. Always double-check entries before saving. Can I add multiple MX or TXT records? Yes. Many services require multiple MX or TXT records for example, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and domain verification services. Ensure that each entry is added exactly as provided. What if my DNS provider doesn\u2019t support a specific record type? Some DNS hosts do not support advanced records like\u00a0CAA,\u00a0SRV, or\u00a0NS updates. In that case, you may need to transfer your DNS hosting to a provider that supports all required record types. Will I get access to cPanel? Yes. all of our shared and reseller hosting packages come with cPanel or our custom BigCloudy control panel. Login details will be emailed to you after activation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":2235,"menu_order":11,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","doc_tag":[],"class_list":["post-16478","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry","no-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Add or Update DNS Records (A, MX, TXT)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to add or update DNS records like A, MX, and TXT in BigCloudy to manage your domain settings easily.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/docs\/domain-faq\/dns-management\/how-do-i-add-or-update-dns-records-like-a-mx-and-txt\/\" \/>\n<meta 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