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title: How to Edit or Remove an MX Record in cPanel
description: "You can edit or remove an MX Record in cPanel using the cPanel's DNS Zone Editor. It allows you to manage, remove, or modify DNS records. **1.** Log in to your cPanel account. **2.** In the **Domains** section, click on…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-edit-or-remove-an-mx-record-in-cpanel/"
updated: "2025-01-05"
category: cPanel Control Panel
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# How to Edit or Remove an MX Record in cPanel

You can edit or remove an MX Record in cPanel using the cPanel's DNS Zone Editor. It allows you to manage, remove, or modify DNS records.

**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-mx-record-manage.gif)

**4.** Click on **Manage**.

**5.** Locate the MX Record you want to edit or remove. To edit an MX record, click on **Edit** and modify the details. Then confirm with **Save Record.** Removing a record can be done with the **Delete** option.
![](/img/cpanel-mx-record-edit-delete.gif)

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