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Log in to cPanel: Enter your cPanel URL in your web browser and log in using your credentials.
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Locate the 'Domains' section: Once logged in, find and click on the 'Domains' section. It may be labeled differently depending on your cPanel theme.
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Access the 'Zone Editor': Look for the 'Zone Editor' icon or link and click on it. This will open the Zone Editor interface.
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Select your domain: From the list of domains, select the domain for which you want to create the A record.
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Add an A record: In the Zone Editor interface, locate the option to add a new record. Choose 'A' from the dropdown menu for the record type.
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Enter the details: Enter the required details for the A record:
- Name: This is usually the subdomain or hostname (e.g., 'www' for www.example.com).
- TTL (Time to Live): Set the time duration for which the record will be cached.
- Address: Enter the IPv4 address to which you want to point the domain or subdomain.
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Save the record: Once you've entered the details, click on the 'Add Record' or 'Save' button to create the A record.
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Verify the record: After saving, verify that the A record has been successfully added by checking the list of DNS records for your domain.
That's it! You've successfully created an A record for your domain using cPanel.
