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If you owe a shared hosting package<\/strong><\/a>, updating A record is something you need to rely on support. They will do it for you if you initiate a chat OR open a support ticket. If you have a web hosting package<\/a><\/strong> with us, we will update the A record for you.<\/p>\n

To Change Domain\u2019s A Record via cPanel<\/h2>\n

1. Log in to your cPanel<\/strong> account.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Scroll down to the DOMAINS<\/strong> section and click on Zone Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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3. Click on the MANAGE<\/strong> button for the domain whose record you want to change.<\/p>\n

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4. Click on the EDIT<\/strong> button for the DNS A record you want to change.<\/p>\n

5. Enter the new record and click SAVE RECORD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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A success message will show up, indicating the\u00a0DNS A record is updated.<\/p>\n

If you are a reseller you can change a domain’s A record with WHM.<\/p>\n

To Change Domain\u2019s A Record via WHM<\/h2>\n

1. Log in to your WHM<\/strong> account.<\/p>\n

2. Access option DNS Functions,<\/strong> then click\u00a0Edit DNS Zone<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Select the zone file for the domain you wish to update the A record. Click Edit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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4. Search for the A record and replace it with the new IP address and click Save<\/strong>. Now, you have to wait for DNS to propagate.<\/p>\n

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Within 12 – 24 Hrs A record gets propagated worldwide.<\/p>\n

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In the same way, you can update CNAME<\/strong>, MX<\/strong> for your domain. Resellers can update the records the way they want. Only, shared hosting customers need to contact support to update the DNS records<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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