How-to Edit DNS Host Records in cPanel

How can I edit my domain's DNS A records in cPanel?

Applies to: Cloud Servers, Reseller Hosting (Linux), Web Hosting

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Time needed: 5 minutes

This article explains how to edit DNS host records for your Ecenica DNS using cPanel.

Edit an A Record in cPanel

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. Click Zone Editor
  3. Click Manage next to the domain you wish to edit
  4. Click Edit next to the existing DNS A record you wish to edit.
  5. Select A from the Filter to only show your domain’s A records
  6. Click Edit next to the A record you want to change
  7. Enter the new IP in the Record field. Click Save Record to save your changes

Your domain name will be updated with your new A record instantly. However it may take 24-48 hours for the changes to fully propagate worldwide.