Introduction
DNS (Domain Name System) controls how domain names (like kirods.com) point to servers and services across the internet — such as websites, emails, and subdomains. The Zone Editor in cPanel gives you complete control over your domain’s DNS records, letting you add, modify, or remove records like A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and more.
In this guide, you'll learn how to use the Zone Editor to manage DNS settings for your domain.
What is a DNS Zone?
A DNS Zone is a collection of DNS records for a specific domain. Each record tells the internet where to send traffic — whether it's web visitors, emails, or verifications for services like Google or Microsoft.
Accessing the Zone Editor in cPanel
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Log in to your cPanel account
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Scroll to the Domains section
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Click on Zone Editor
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You’ll see a list of all domains linked to your account
️ Types of DNS Records You Can Manage
A Record
Points a domain to an IP address (IPv4)
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Example:
kirods.com→192.0.2.1
CNAME Record
Points a domain or subdomain to another domain
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Example:
www.kirods.com→kirods.com
✉️ MX Record
Directs email to the correct mail server
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Example: MX →
mail.kirods.com(priority 10)
TXT Record
Stores text data, often used for domain verification or SPF/DKIM email validation
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Example: TXT →
"v=spf1 include:mailserver.com ~all"
AAAA Record
Points a domain to an IPv6 address
⚙️ SRV Record
Used for advanced service configurations (VoIP, messaging, etc.)
➕ How to Add a DNS Record
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Click Manage next to your domain
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Click Add Record
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Choose the record type (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.)
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Enter the name, TTL (usually leave as default), and record value
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Click Save Record
Example: To point a subdomain to another site, create a CNAME like:
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Name:
blog -
Type:
CNAME -
Record:
external.bloghost.com
✏️ How to Edit or Delete a Record
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In the Manage section, search or scroll to find the record
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Click Edit to make changes or Delete to remove it
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Click Save Record after editing
⚠️ Be cautious when editing existing A or MX records — incorrect changes can break your website or email.
Common Use Cases
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Connect your domain to a third-party email service (like Google Workspace or Zoho) by updating MX and TXT records
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Set up subdomains to point to another server
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Add SPF/DKIM records for better email deliverability
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Verify domain ownership for tools like Google Search Console, Mailchimp, etc.
⏳ DNS Propagation Notice
Changes to DNS records can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24–48 hours to propagate globally.
✅ Conclusion
With the Zone Editor in cPanel, you have full control over your domain’s DNS settings — no coding or advanced DNS experience needed. From pointing your domain to a new server to verifying email services, everything is manageable in just a few clicks.
