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# How to edit or remove CNAME Record in cPanel using the DNS Zone Editor?

You can edit or remove [CNAME Record](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-a-cname-record-10tdlub/?bust=1783450432599) from [cPanel](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-cpanel-vq3toz/?bust=1784206091492) using the DNS Zone Editor which, allows you to manage, remove, or modify DNS records.

# Here's how to edit or remove 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/cname-edit-remove-record.gif)

4. Click on Manage, and the DNS records will be loaded on-page.

5. Locate CNAME Record you wish to edit or remove. Should you wish to edit a CNAME record, click the Edit option, modify the details, and click on Save Record. Removing a record can be done with the Delete option.

![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/cname-action-delete-edit-two.gif)

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