How to Edit DNS Records for Your Subdomains Using cPanel

Overview

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to edit DNS records for your subdomains using cPanel. If you’ve set up a subdomain and need to point it to a specific IP address or another destination, follow these instructions.

Applies To:

  • Customers managing their DNS records through cPanel.
  • Example: If you’ve created a subdomain like subdomain.example.com, these steps will help you manage its DNS settings.

Steps to Edit DNS Records for Subdomains

  1. Login to cPanel:
    • Access your cPanel account through the Ecenica Dashboard. See this guide for help logging into cPanel.
  2. Navigate to the Zone Editor:
    • In the cPanel dashboard, locate and click on the “Zone Editor” option. This tool allows you to manage DNS records for your domain and its subdomains.
  3. Select Your Main Domain:
    • In the Zone Editor, click on your main domain. For example, if your subdomain is subdomain.example.com, you would select example.com.
  4. Locate Subdomain DNS Records:
    • The DNS records for all subdomains associated with your main domain will now be listed.
  5. Filter by Subdomain (Optional):
    • To quickly find the DNS records specific to your subdomain, enter the subdomain (e.g., subdomain) in the “Filter by Name” field.
  6. Add, Edit, or Delete DNS Records:
    • You can now manage your subdomain’s DNS records:
      • Add: Click “Add Record” to create a new DNS record.
      • Edit: Click “Edit” next to an existing record to make changes.
      • Delete: Click “Delete” next to a record you wish to remove.

Getting help

If you encounter any issues or have further questions, our support team is always ready to help. Please reach out to us through your Ecenica Dashboard.