The protocol that controls domain names on the Internet is called DNS, or Domain Name System. Your domain name must include a variety of DNS entries in order to function effectively, including A, TXT, and CNAME. These records are readily editable in cPanel.
If you bought your domain name and hosting from the same company, you will rarely, if ever, need to manage DNS.
Step 1: Open the Zone Editor Application
To edit DNS records, you’ll need to open the Zone Editor
Step 2: Choose the Record Type
Now you’ll see your domain and the available actions.
- A Record: A Records map your domain name to your IP address.
- CNAME Record: A CNAME record is used to map one domain name to another such as www.shikinet.com to shikinet.com. CNAME records cannot be pointed to an IP address.
- MX Record: A MX record, which stands for mail exchanger, designates the mail server that will accept emails sent to a specific domain. In simple terms, it means that it makes sure any emails sent to @shikinet.com are sent to shikinet.com
- Manage: This lets you manage all currently existing records.
After adding a record, it can take time for a change to be observed.
