{"id":3458,"date":"2025-11-13T12:38:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/?p=3458"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:39:34","slug":"how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Access DNS Zone Editor in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mG7a7velfUM?rel=0;si=vHHcMUgZTUp84HTi\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>One of the most powerful tools inside cPanel is the <strong>DNS Zone Editor<\/strong>. This tool lets you manage DNS records like A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and more, all from one place.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel\/#What_Is_the_DNS_Zone_Editor_in_cPanel\" >What Is the DNS Zone Editor in cPanel?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel\/#Why_You_Might_Need_to_Use_the_DNS_Zone_Editor\" >Why You Might Need to Use the DNS Zone Editor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel\/#How_to_Access_DNS_Zone_Editor_in_cPanel\" >How to Access DNS Zone Editor in cPanel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_Your_cPanel_Account\" >Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel\/#Step_2_Locate_the_%E2%80%9CDomains%E2%80%9D_Section\" >Step 2: Locate the \u201cDomains\u201d Section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel\/#Step_3_Choose_the_Domain_You_Want_to_Manage\" >Step 3: Choose the Domain You Want to Manage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel\/#Step_4_View_and_Manage_Your_DNS_Records\" >Step 4: View and Manage Your DNS Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel\/#Step_5_Save_Your_Changes\" >Step 5: Save Your Changes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel\/#Tips_for_Managing_DNS_Safely\" >Tips for Managing DNS Safely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-access-dns-zone-editor-in-cpanel\/#Final_Thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_DNS_Zone_Editor_in_cPanel\"><\/span><strong>What Is the DNS Zone Editor in cPanel?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>DNS Zone Editor<\/strong> is where you manage your domain\u2019s DNS (Domain Name System) records. These records tell the internet where to find your website, where to deliver your emails, and how to connect different services to your domain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Might_Need_to_Use_the_DNS_Zone_Editor\"><\/span><strong>Why You Might Need to Use the DNS Zone Editor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You might want to access the DNS Zone Editor if you need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect your domain to another web service (like <a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Workspace<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.office.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Set up or update your website\u2019s IP address (using an A record).<\/li>\n<li>Configure custom subdomains (like blog.yourdomain.com).<\/li>\n<li>Add a TXT record for domain verification or email security (SPF, DKIM, or DMARC).<\/li>\n<li>Change MX records to route emails through your preferred mail server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Access_DNS_Zone_Editor_in_cPanel\"><\/span><strong>How to Access DNS Zone Editor in cPanel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Follow these easy steps to access your <strong>DNS Zone Editor<\/strong> in cPanel:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_Your_cPanel_Account\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To start, log in to your cPanel account. You can do this through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The direct URL provided by us at telaHosting (something like yourdomain.com\/cpanel), or<\/li>\n<li>Through your telaHosting Client Area using your registered email and password then click on <strong>\u201clog in to cPanel\u201d<\/strong> next to your hosting account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you are in, you\u2019ll see the cPanel dashboard with several categories like <em>Files, Databases, Domains,<\/em> and <em>Email.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Locate_the_%E2%80%9CDomains%E2%80%9D_Section\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Locate the \u201cDomains\u201d Section<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Scroll down (or use the search bar at the top) to find the <strong>\u201cDomains\u201d<\/strong> section. Under this section, you will see options such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Domains<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Addon Domains<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Redirects<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Zone Editor<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click on <strong>\u201cZone Editor.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"cdcfd9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #cdcfd9;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3460 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locate-the-Domains-Section-1-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Find DNS Zone Editor\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locate-the-Domains-Section-1-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locate-the-Domains-Section-1-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Locate-the-Domains-Section-1.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Choose_the_Domain_You_Want_to_Manage\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Choose the Domain You Want to Manage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have multiple domains hosted under your cPanel account, you will see a list of all of them here. Find the domain you want to work with and click <strong>\u201cManage.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"c9cbd5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c9cbd5;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3461 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-the-Domain-You-Want-to-Manage-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Choose the Domain You Want to Manage\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-the-Domain-You-Want-to-Manage-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-the-Domain-You-Want-to-Manage-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Choose-the-Domain-You-Want-to-Manage.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This opens the DNS Zone Editor for that specific domain, giving you access to all its DNS records.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_View_and_Manage_Your_DNS_Records\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: View and Manage Your DNS Records<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Inside the Zone Editor, you will see a list of DNS records already configured for your domain \u2014 including A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and sometimes SRV or AAAA records. From here, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add a new record:<\/strong> Click on \u201c+ Add Record\u201d and choose the type (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"dddfe4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dddfe4;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3462 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Add a New Records\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Edit an existing record:<\/strong> Click <strong>Edit<\/strong> next to the record you want to change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"eaeaed\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #eaeaed;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3464 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-2-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Edit an Existing Record\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-2-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-2-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-2.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Delete a record:<\/strong> Click <strong>Delete<\/strong> (be careful, removing essential records can cause downtime).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"eaeaed\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #eaeaed;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3466 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-3-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Delete a Record\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-3-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-3-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-3.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/>Each record type serves a unique purpose. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A Record:<\/strong> Points your domain to your hosting server\u2019s IP address.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CNAME Record:<\/strong> Redirects one domain to another (useful for subdomains).<\/li>\n<li><strong>MX Record:<\/strong> Controls email routing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TXT Record:<\/strong> Used for verification and security purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Save_Your_Changes\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Save Your Changes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have added or modified a record, don\u2019t forget to <strong>save<\/strong> your changes. Keep in mind that DNS updates may take a little time to <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/what-is-dns-propagation\/\">propagate<\/a> globally, usually anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours, depending on your settings.<img data-dominant-color=\"eaeaed\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #eaeaed;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3465 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-4-711x400.avif\" alt=\"Save Your Changes\" width=\"711\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-4-711x400.avif 711w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-4-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/View-and-Manage-Your-DNS-Records-4.avif 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Managing_DNS_Safely\"><\/span><strong>Tips for Managing DNS Safely<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Working with DNS records is easy, but one small mistake can affect your website or emails. Here are a few safety tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Double-check before deleting or editing a record: <\/strong>Always make sure you know what a record does before changing it.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">Keep a backup of your DNS records: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">You can copy and paste them into a document for safekeeping before making changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">Understand TTL (Time-To-Live): <\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">TTL determines how long servers should store your DNS information before checking for updates. Lower TTL values (like 300 seconds) make changes propagate faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #555555;\">Use our support if unsure: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\">Our support team is always available to help you configure your DNS correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 23.04px;\">Final Thought<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Accessing the <strong>DNS Zone Editor<\/strong> in cPanel is not as technical as it might sound. Once you log in and know where to click, it is straightforward and incredibly empowering.<\/p>\n<p>By mastering this simple feature, you take full control of your online presence: managing your domain, ensuring smooth email delivery, and integrating essential services effortlessly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff One of the most powerful tools inside cPanel is the DNS Zone Editor. This tool lets you manage DNS records like A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and more, all from one place. What Is the DNS Zone Editor in cPanel? 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