Title: How to Add, Edit, or Delete DNS Records in cPanel  
PrimaryCategory: DNS  
Type: Procedural  
Tags: cPanel, DNS management, zone editor, add DNS record, edit DNS record, delete DNS record  
Source UI Terms: Zone Editor, Domains, Add, Manage, Edit, Save Record, Cancel, Delete  
Source Reference: How to Add, Edit, or Delete DNS Records in cPanel  

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Prerequisites:  
- Valid cPanel login credentials  

Steps:  
1) Login to your cPanel using your valid credentials.  
2) Navigate to **Zone Editor** under the **Domains** section.  
3) To add new DNS records (A, CNAME, or MX), click the respective **Add** option for the desired domain.  
4) In the dialog box that appears, enter the required details in the text boxes and click **Add** to save the new record.  
5) To edit or delete existing DNS records, click **Manage** for the domain you want to modify.  
6) To edit a record, click **Edit** next to the record, modify the entry as needed, then click **Save Record** to save changes or **Cancel** to discard.  
7) To delete a record, click **Delete** next to the record and confirm the deletion by clicking **Delete** in the confirmation dialog box.  

Warnings:  
- Ensure you double-check entries before saving changes to avoid misconfiguration of DNS records.  
- Deleting critical DNS records may disrupt domain services.  

Summary:  
You can manage DNS records in cPanel by logging in, accessing the Zone Editor, and then adding, editing, or deleting records for your domain as needed.  

Evaluation Pairs:  
Q: How do I add a new A record for my domain in cPanel?  
A: Log in to cPanel, go to Zone Editor under the Domains section, click **Add** for the domain, enter the record details, and click **Add** to save.  

Q: What should I do to delete an existing DNS record in cPanel?  
A: Click **Manage** for the domain in Zone Editor, then click **Delete** next to the record you want to remove and confirm by clicking **Delete** in the confirmation dialog.  

Q: Can I discard changes if I mistakenly started editing a DNS record?  
A: Yes, while editing a record, click **Cancel** to discard any changes.

<h2 dir="ltr">When you need to modify DNS records for your domain. This article explains how to manage DNS records in cPanel.</h2>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Here are the steps to Edit DNS zone for a domain in cpanel</h2>
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<ul dir="ltr"><li>Login to your cPanel via valid credentials</li><li>Navigate to Zone Editor</li></ul>
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 80px;">You can find the Zone Editor option under the Domains section</div>
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<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 80px;">You will see the following interface</div>
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<ul dir="ltr"><li>If you wish to add new A, CNAME or MX records to the existing DNS zone, you can do the same by clicking the respective option for the desired domain.</li></ul>
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<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 80px;">You will be presented with a dialog box where you will be able to add the zone entries in the respective text boxes. After finishing adding the information, click the Add button to save the newly added information.<br> </div>
<ul dir="ltr"><li>If you wish to edit or delete the existing records for any of the domains click Manage for the domain whose zone you wish to edit.</li></ul>
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<ul dir="ltr"><li>If you wish to edit a record</li></ul>
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<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 80px;">Click Edit next to the record that you wish to edit and modify the entry in the text box as needed.</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 80px;">Click Save Record to save your changes, or click Cancel to discard them.</div>
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<ul dir="ltr"><li>If you wish to delete a record</li></ul>
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<div dir="ltr" style="margin-left: 80px;">Click Delete next to the record that you wish to remove and confirm by clicking Delete in the dialog box that shows up.</div>

When you need to modify DNS records for your domain. This article explains how to manage DNS records in cPanel.