How to Manage DNS Records in cPanel

You can manage the DNS records for your domains that are pointed here (using our nameservers). In the Zone Editor, you can add, edit, or delete your DNS entries if you're not sure which record is which or which does what. Check out What Are DNS Records? Understanding the Basics for more information.

• What Are Nameservers?
• What Is DNS Management?
• How Does DNS Work?
• Benefits of DNS Management
• Accessing the DNS Zone Editor
• Modifying Existing DNS Record
• Adding New Record
• Deleting Record
• Summary
   

What Are Nameservers?

Imagine the internet like a huge city. Your website has a unique address, like www.example.com, but computers understand locations using numbers. Nameservers are like the city's phonebook! When someone types your website address, their computer checks the nameservers to find the matching number (IP address). It directs them to your online presence, which is your website.

What Is DNS Management?

Think of your domain name as your website's address. DNS management is like setting up mail forwarding for that address. It directs visitors (emails and website traffic) to the right location on the internet.

How Does DNS Work?

Imagine the internet as an extensive network of houses. Each house has a unique address (an IP address), but it's hard for us to remember those numbers. DNS is like a special translator. When you type a website address (like www.example.com) into your browser, DNS looks up the real address (IP address) for that website. This allows your computer to find the right house on the internet and show you the website.

Benefits of DNS Management

DNS management offers several advantages for your online services. Let's explore them:

• Increased Reliability: Your website will be safer, reliable, and accessible to users.
• Faster Website Speed: Your website will load faster for visitors around the world.
• Stronger Security: Your website will be better protected from cyber threats like phishing attacks.
• Easy Scalability: You can easily add more domains and manage them all in one place as your business grows.
• Simplified Administration: Manage your network more efficiently with a centralized system for handling domain redirections, subdomains, and email settings.

Accessing the DNS Zone Editor

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Click Hosting in the left-hand menu.
3. In the hosting details page, click the CPANEL button.

   
    

4. Your cPanel will open in a new tab.

   
    

5. On cPanel, scroll down. Navigate to the Domains section and tap Zone Editor.

   
    

6. To add a DNS record under the Zone Editor, click the + sign of the record you want to add.

   
    

Modifying Existing DNS Record

Follow the steps below when changing or modifying an existing record after you have accessed the DNS Zone Editor. If you aren't sure which DNS Record to update, see DNS Record Definitions for more information.

1. On cPanel, scroll down. Navigate to the Domains section and tap Zone Editor.

   
    

2. To update DNS Records, select which domain name you would like to access its Zone Editor and tap MANAGE.

   
    

3. Navigate to the Filter section and select the DNS record you’re changing. To modify it, click Edit.

   
    

4. Enter the new values, then click Save Record when finished.

   
    

Adding New Record

Follow the steps below when adding a new record after you have accessed the DNS Zone Editor.

1. Click the + Add Record button.

   
    

2. Fill in the required fields:
3. Click Save Record when finished.

Deleting Record

Follow the steps below when deleting a record after you have accessed the DNS Zone Editor.

1. Find the record you wish to delete.
2. Click the Delete button, then click Continue to confirm.

   
    

Summary

DNS Records help you manage a specific domain's settings (using nameservers) using various features with the Zone editor to add, modify, or delete DNS records for your domain needs. If you are looking for specific details to understand each domain record's function and purpose, view What Are DNS Records? Understanding the Basics, then you can return to this guide for how to manage DNS Records for your domain.