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This article will give you a step-by-step guide on how to find your A Records in cPanel. The A record (Address Record) is a DNS entry that links your domain name to the IP address of your server. Knowing your domain’s A record is essential when setting up websites, connecting third-party services, or troubleshooting DNS issues. Hosted.com® makes it easy to locate and manage A records through cPanel.
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What is an A Record?
An A record is a type of DNS record that points your domain to the server’s IP address.
Key points about A records:
- They ensure that visitors typing your domain name in a browser reach the correct server.
- Each domain or subdomain can have its own A record.
- A records are essential for website functionality and email routing, if you are using the same server.
How to Find the A Record in cPanel
1. Login to your Hosted.com® account.
2. Navigate to your web hosting plan from the Manage Services menu.
3. Click Manage next to the hosting plan associated with your domain.
4. Click Login next to Control Panel to open cPanel.
5. Scroll down to Domains and click Zone Editor.
6. Locate your domain name in the list and click Manage.
7. In the list of DNS records, filter by selecting A Record.
8. You will see the current A record(s) for your domain, including the IP address that the domain points to.
Additional Information
- Propagation Time: Changes to A records can take 30 minutes to 24 hours to propagate worldwide.
- Subdomains: Each subdomain can have a separate A record pointing to a different IP if required.
- Updating A Records: If you are migrating your website to a new server, update the A record to point to the new server’s IP.
- Verification: You can verify your A record using tools like ping, nslookup, or online DNS checkers such as MXToolbox.
- Avoid Conflicts: Ensure there is only one A record per hostname to prevent conflicts and website downtime.
- Third-Party Services: If you are using external services, such as Cloudflare or a CDN, double-check the A record before making changes to avoid service disruption.
