How to Add and Manage DNS Records in cPanel

Managing DNS Records in cPanel

DNS records tell the internet where to find your website, email, and other services. Here is how to manage them.

Accessing the DNS Zone Editor

1. Log into cPanel
2. Go to Domains → Zone Editor
3. Click Manage next to your domain

Common DNS Record Types

A Record — Points domain to an IP address

Type: A
Name: yourdomain.co.ke
Value: 196.xxx.xxx.xxx (your server IP)
TTL: 14400

CNAME Record — Aliases one domain to another

Type: CNAME
Name: www
Value: yourdomain.co.ke
TTL: 14400

Use this to make www.yourdomain.co.ke work alongside yourdomain.co.ke.

MX Record — Routes email to your mail server

Type: MX
Name: yourdomain.co.ke
Priority: 0
Value: mail.yourdomain.co.ke
TTL: 14400

TXT Record — Used for domain verification and email authentication

Type: TXT
Name: yourdomain.co.ke
Value: v=spf1 include:braysons.co.ke ~all
TTL: 14400

Adding a Record

1. In Zone Editor, click + Add Record
2. Select the record type
3. Fill in the Name, Value, and TTL
4. Click Add Record

Important Notes

• Changes take 5–30 minutes to take effect
• Do not delete existing records unless you know what they do
• The SOA and NS records are managed by Braysons Host — do not modify them