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. Log in into cPanel. See Where do I login to my hosting control panel.
  2. Click Zone Editor.
    cPanel DNS Zone Editor button
  3. Click + CNAME Record.
    Quick add a CNAME record in cPanel
  4. Enter your CNAME record details:
    • Name: Enter the CNAME record you want to set up. For example, cname.yourdomainname.com.
    • CNAME: Enter the CNAME record you want to point to. For example, cname.otherdomain.com.
      Quick add CNAME DNS record details
  5. Click Add A CNAME Record

Please note: Your domain name will be updated with your new CNAME record instantly however it may take 24-48 hours for your DNS changes to propagate worldwide.

Edit a CNAME DNS record in cPanel

  1. Log in into cPanel. See Where do I login to my hosting control panel.
  2. Click Zone Editor.
  3. Click Manage for the domain you wish to edit.
  4. Under filter, click CNAME.
  5. Click Edit next to the CNAME record you want to edit
  6. Update the fields
    • Name: Enter the CNAME record name. For example, enter www.yourdomain.com.
    • TTL: 3600
    • Type: CNAME
    • Record: Enter the CNAME record. For example, cname.otherdomain.com
  7. Click Save Record