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# How to add CNAME Record in cPanel using the DNS Zone Editor?

[CNAME records](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-a-cname-record-10tdlub/?bust=1783450432599) are referred to as alias records since they map an alias to its canonical name. You can add CNAME Record using the [cPanel](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-cpanel-vq3toz/?bust=1784206091492) Zone Editor option.

# Here's how add CNAME Record in cPanel using the 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-cname-record-domains.gif)

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

Name: Enter the name you wish to add, such as www, and cPanel will automatically add a domain name like www.example.com.

CNAME: Enter the domain name.

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

5. Now click on the Add a CNAME Record button.

If the record is added successfully, you will see a success message.

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