Managing DNS records with cPanel Zone Editor
Use the cPanel Zone Editor to add, edit, and delete DNS records for your domain. Add A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, and SRV records directly from cPanel.
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The cPanel Zone Editor lets you manage DNS records for domains on your account directly from the browser. If your domain's nameservers point to UnderHost (ns01/ns02.underhost.com), the Zone Editor is where you make DNS changes.
Open Zone Editor
- Log in to cPanel
- Go to Domains → Zone Editor
- Select the domain you want to edit by clicking Manage
The Zone Editor shows all current DNS records for the domain. You can filter by record type using the column headers.
Add a DNS record
- In Zone Editor, click + Add Record
- Select the record type from the dropdown (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, SRV, etc.)
- Fill in the Name, TTL, and Value fields for the selected record type
- Click Add Record
Changes take effect immediately on the UnderHost DNS servers but may take up to 48 hours to propagate globally.
Common records to add
| What you're doing | Record type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point a subdomain to this server | A | subdomain | Your server IP |
| Create a subdomain alias | CNAME | shop | yourdomain.myshopify.com |
| Verify domain for Google | TXT | @ | google-site-verification=abc... |
| Add SPF record | TXT | @ | v=spf1 include:spf.underhost.com ~all |
| External email (e.g., Google Workspace) | MX | @ | aspmx.l.google.com (priority 1) |
Edit or delete records
To edit an existing record, click the Edit button next to it, update the value, and click Edit Record. To delete, click Delete and confirm.
The default zone contains records that make your site and email work. Deleting the wrong record (A record for @, MX records) can take your website or email offline. Only modify records you specifically intend to change.
When NOT to use Zone Editor
Zone Editor only works when your domain's nameservers point to UnderHost. If you're using Cloudflare, a third-party DNS provider, or your domain registrar's own DNS, manage DNS there instead. Changes in cPanel Zone Editor will not take effect when another provider controls DNS.
Related: Email routing and MX records in cPanel | How to create and manage addon domains in cPanel | How to set up alias or parked domains in cPanel | How to configure DNS for your domain | DNS record types explained-A, CNAME, MX, TXT, and more
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