How to update DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, TXT)

Updating DNS Records

To update your DNS records in cPanel:

1. Log in to cPanel
2. Go to Domains > Zone Editor
3. Find your domain and click Manage
4. Locate the record you want to edit or click + Add Record

Record Types:

• A Record - Points your domain to an IP address (e.g., yourdomain.com to 23.159.176.100)
• CNAME - Creates an alias (e.g., www.yourdomain.com to yourdomain.com)
• MX Record - Directs email to your mail server (priority: 0 = highest)
• TXT Record - Used for SPF, DKIM, domain verification, and other text records
• AAAA Record - IPv6 version of A record
• SRV Record - Service records for specific protocols

TTL (Time To Live): Lower TTL (e.g., 300 seconds) allows faster propagation. Default is 3600 (1 hour). Change TTL to a lower value before making major DNS changes.