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title: How to Add “A Record” in cPanel
description: "The \"A record\" is a DNS record used for pointing a domain or a subdomain to an IP address. You can add **A Record** using the cPanel's Zone Editor option. **1.** Log in to your cPanel account. **2.** In the…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-add-a-record-in-cpanel/"
updated: "2025-03-06"
category: cPanel Control Panel
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# How to Add “A Record” in cPanel

The "A record" is a DNS record used for pointing a domain or a subdomain to an IP address. You can add **A Record** using the cPanel's Zone Editor option.

**1.** Log in to your cPanel account.

**2.** In the **Domains** section, click on **Zone Editor**.
 ![](/img/cpanel-dnszone-icon.gif)

**3.** Under **Domains**, you can see many options below **Actions**.
 ![](/img/cpanel-a-record-domains-list.gif)

**4.** Click on **A Record**, and a pop-up box will open. Please, enter the required details in it.
**Name:** Enter the name you want to add. For example, enter **blog** and the cPanel will automatically add a domain name such as blog.example.com.
**Address:** Enter the IP Address of the server.

![](/img/cpanel-a-record-add-domain.gif)

**5.** Now click on **Add an A Record**.

**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.

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