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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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Navigate to the 'Domains' section: Once logged in, locate and click on the 'Domains' section. This 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, choose the domain for which you want to create the CNAME record.
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Add a new record: In the Zone Editor interface, find the option to add a new record and click on it.
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Choose 'CNAME' as the record type: From the dropdown menu for record type, select 'CNAME'.
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Enter the details: Fill in the required details for the CNAME record:
- Name: This is typically the subdomain or hostname you want to create (e.g., 'www' for www.example.com).
- TTL (Time to Live): Set the time duration for which the record will be cached.
- CNAME: Enter the canonical name or domain name to which you want to alias the 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 CNAME record.
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Verify the record: After saving, verify that the CNAME record has been successfully added by checking the list of DNS records for your domain.
That's it! You've successfully created a CNAME record for your domain using cPanel.
