How-to add a CNAME DNS record in cPanel

How do I add CNAME DNS records to my domain?

This article explains how to add CNAME records to your Ecenica DNS using cPanel.

Add a CNAME record in cPanel

  1. Login into your Ecenica cPanel control panel. See Where do I login to my hosting control panel
  2. Click Advanced DNS Zone Editor
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  3. Select the domain name you want to edit from the drop-down list.
  4. To create a new CNAME record for your domain name fill in the fields:
    • Type: Select CNAME from the drop-down list
    • Name: Enter the name. For example, enter cname if you want to setup cname.yourdomainname.com
    • TTL: Enter 14400
    • CNAME: Enter the domain you want to point to. For example, cname.otherdomain.com
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  5. Click Add Record to create your new CNAME record

Your domain name will be updated with your new CNAME record instantly.

Edit a CNAME DNS record in cPanel

  1. Login into your Ecenica cPanel control panel. See Where do I login to my hosting control panel
  2. Click Advanced DNS Zone Editor
  3. Select the domain name you wish to edit from the drop-down list.
  4. To edit an existing CNAME record for your domain name click Edit next to the DNS record
  5. Change the fields as required.
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  6. Click Edit Record to save your CNAME changes.