{"id":1939,"date":"2024-06-02T13:03:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T13:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.cloudhostgeek.com\/?p=1939"},"modified":"2025-11-05T10:49:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T10:49:15","slug":"add-and-manage-a-records-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bigcloudy.com\/knowledge-base\/add-and-manage-a-records-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing DNS A records using cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A records are crucial components of the Domain Name System (DNS). They map a domain name or subdomain to a corresponding IP address, directing visitors to your website when they enter your domain name in their browser. This guide details how to manage A records within your cPanel hosting<\/a><\/strong> account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to Add and Manage A records<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accessing the Zone Editor<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1. Navigate to cPanel’s login<\/a><\/strong> page provided by the web hosting provider and enter your cPanel username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Within the cPanel interface, search for the “Domains<\/mark><\/strong>” section. This might be prominently displayed on the homepage or categorized under a broader section like “Software<\/mark><\/strong>” or “Web Applications<\/mark><\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Click on the option labeled “Zone Editor<\/mark><\/strong>” or a similar icon\/menu item within the “Domains<\/mark><\/strong>” section. This will display a list of all domain names associated with your cPanel account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a New A Record<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

4. Locate the domain name for which you wish to create a new A record. This could be your primary domain name or a subdomain you’ve established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Click the button labeled “+ A RECORD<\/mark><\/strong>” or a similar action to initiate the process of adding a new A record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Enter the following information in the designated fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n