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Managing DNS Zones in cPanel/Plesk
A DNS zone contains the specific records that tell the internet where to find your domain's website, email servers, and other connected services. Both cPanel and Plesk include a Zone Editor tool, allowing you to view and modify these records directly without needing to go through your domain registrar separately.
Managing DNS Zones in cPanel/Plesk — complete published pageWhat a DNS Zone Is?
A DNS zone contains the specific records that tell the internet where to find your domain's website, email servers, and other connected services. Both cPanel and Plesk include a Zone Editor tool, allowing you to view and modify these records directly without needing to go through your domain registrar separately.
What should enterprises know about finding the Zone Editor?
In cPanel, navigate to the Domains section and look for Zone Editor. In Plesk, navigate to Websites and Domains, select the relevant domain, and look for DNS Settings.
What should enterprises know about common Record Types You Will See?
An A record points your domain to a specific server's IP address, most commonly what determines where your website itself is hosted. A CNAME record points one domain or subdomain to another domain name rather than directly to an IP address.
What should enterprises know about editing an Existing Record?
Locate the record you want to change within the Zone Editor, and update its value, such as changing an A record's IP address if you are moving to a new server. Be careful when editing records tied to active email or website traffic, since an incorrect value can cause immediate disruption until corrected.
What should enterprises know about adding a New Record?
Most Zone Editor tools include an option to add a new record, where you select the record type, enter the relevant hostname, and provide the corresponding value. This is commonly needed when connecting a third party service, such as verifying domain ownership for an external email or marketing platform.
How Long Changes Take to Apply?
DNS changes do not take effect instantly across the entire internet. Propagation time varies, but changes are often visible within a few hours, and typically complete within twenty four to forty eight hours at the outside.