Instead of creating separate A records for both domains, you can:<\/p>\n
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- Point example.com to the server IP using an A record<\/li>\n
- Point www.example.com to example.com using a CNAME record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This way, if the server IP changes, you only need to update the A record once.<\/p>\n
In this tutorial, we will explain how to add and delete CNAME records in cPanel.<\/p>\n
What is a CNAME Record?<\/h4>\n
CNAME stands for Canonical Name.<\/p>\n
A CNAME record is used to map one domain or subdomain to another domain name.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
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- blog.example.com \u2192 example.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Steps to Add a CNAME Record in cPanel<\/h4>\n
Step 1: Login to Your cPanel Account<\/h4>\n
Login to your cPanel account using your username and password.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Open Zone Editor<\/h4>\n
Inside cPanel:<\/p>\n
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- Go to the Domains<\/strong> section<\/li>\n
- Click on Zone Editor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
The Zone Editor allows you to manage DNS records for your domains.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nStep 3: Select the Domain<\/h4>\n
Locate the domain where you want to add the CNAME record.<\/p>\n
Click on:<\/p>\n
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- CNAME Record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
beside the selected domain.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nStep 4: Enter CNAME Record Details<\/h4>\n
A new window will appear for adding the CNAME record.<\/p>\n
Enter:<\/p>\n
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- Name<\/li>\n
- CNAME target\/domain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Example:<\/p>\n
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- Name: www<\/li>\n
- CNAME: example.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nAfter entering the details, click on: Add a CNAME Record<\/strong><\/p>\n
The new CNAME record will now be added successfully.<\/p>\n
Steps to Delete a CNAME Record in cPanel<\/h3>\n
Step 1: Login to cPanel<\/h4>\n
Login to your cPanel hosting account.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Open Zone Editor<\/h4>\n
Go to: Domains \u2192 Zone Editor<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nStep 3: Click on Manage<\/p>\n
Locate the domain where the CNAME record exists.<\/p>\n
Click on:\u00a0 Manage<\/strong><\/p>\n
This will open the DNS management page for the domain.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Step 4: Filter CNAME Records<\/p>\nInside the Manage Zone page:<\/p>\n
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- Click on CNAME<\/strong><\/li>\n
- View the list of available CNAME records<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
You will now see all CNAME records configured for the domain.<\/p>\n
- View the list of available CNAME records<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Click on CNAME<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Click on Zone Editor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Go to the Domains<\/strong> section<\/li>\n
- blog.example.com \u2192 example.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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