How to Add a CNAME Record in cPanel

CNAME records, or alias records, map an alias to its canonical name. You can easily add a CNAME record using cPanel's Zone Editor.

Steps to Add a CNAME Record:

• Log in to your cPanel account.

• In the Domains section, click on Zone Editor.

• Under Domains, find the options listed under Actions.

• Click on CNAME Record, and a popup box will open.

• Enter the required details:

  • Name: Enter the name you wish to add (e.g., www). cPanel will automatically append your domain name, resulting in something like www.example.com.

  • CNAME: Enter the domain name you want to point to.

  
• Click on Add a CNAME Record.

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.