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# How to add an A Record in cPanel using DNS Zone Editor?

A Record is a DNS record and is used to point a domain or subdomain to an IP address. You can add A Record using the [cPanel's](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-cpanel-vq3toz/?bust=1784206091492) Zone Editor option.

# Here's how to add an A Record in cPanel using DNS Zone Editor

1. [Log into your cPanel interface](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/how-to-log-in-to-my-cpanel-account-xyoqm0/?bust=1676305236426) "https://www.domainname.com:2083" or by going through your client area.

2. In the Domains section, click on the Zone Editor icon.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/cpanel-dnszone-icon.gif)

3. Under Domains, you can see many options below the Actions text.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/cpanel-a-record-domains-list.gif)

4. Click on the A Record, and a small window will pop open. Please enter the required details in it.

Name: Enter the name you wish to add, for example, add a blog and the cPanel will automatically add a domain name like blog.example.com.
Address: Enter the IP Address of the server.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/cpanel-a-record-add-domain.gif)

5. Now click on the Add an A Record button.

Congratulations, You have successfully added A Record. The DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours.

Note: It may take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours for the changes to take effect worldwide.