# How to Add DNS Records in cPanel

https://hostcarts.qa/knowledgebase/article/how-to-add-dns-records-in-cpanel

### Step 1: Log in to cPanel

Use your domain’s cPanel URL (usually `yourdomain.com/cpanel`) and log in.

### Step 2: Open **Zone Editor**

Inside cPanel, scroll to the **Domains** section and click **Zone Editor**.

### Step 3: Choose Your Domain

You will see a list of domains. Click **Manage** next to the domain where you want to add DNS records.

### Step 4: Add a New DNS Record

At the top-right, click **Add Record** or choose the specific type:

- **Add A Record**
- **Add CNAME Record**
- **Add MX Record**
- **Add TXT Record**
- **Add SRV Record**
- **Add AAAA Record**

### Step 5: Enter the Record Details

Depending on the record type:

**A Record**

- **Name:** `@` or your subdomain
- **Address:** Your server IP
- **TTL:** Auto or 300

**CNAME Record**

- **Name:** e.g., `www`
- **CNAME:** e.g., `yourdomain.com`

**TXT Record**

- **Name:** `@`
- **Record:** e.g., SPF, DKIM, verification codes

**MX Record**

- **Priority:** e.g., 10
- **Destination:** mail server hostname

### Step 6: Save the Record

Click **Save Record**.

### Step 7: Wait for DNS Propagation

Changes usually take **5–30 minutes**, sometimes up to **24 hours** globally.