How do you Change DNS Zones (MX, CNAME and A Records)

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With cPanel, users are granted access to make some DNS changes from within the control panel. Please note that this effect will only work if HostGator’s nameservers or private nameservers registered with HostGator IPs are being used.

  • Users can create and edit A and CNAME records by going to the Simple DNS Zone Editor which is found under the Domains section in cPanel.
  • Users can also create and edit MX records with the MX Entry icon found under the Mail section in cPanel. For more information, please see: Local, Backup and Remote Mail Exchanger
  • Users can easily customize SPF records using the Email Authentication icon under the Mail section in cPanel.
  • Users can also add TXT records using the Advanced DNS Zone Editor icon under the Domains section in cPanel.
Note: cPanel is not able to display any record ending with a comment. If you include a comment, cPanel indicates that there are no MX records and that it is defaulting to the main A record, but this is not true. While it is legitimate to have comments at the end of your records, cPanel will not understand.