Editing DNS Records

Use this page to work with editing dns records. DNS changes can affect websites and email, so confirm the current records and expected destination before saving changes.

Edit Records In cPanel

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. Open Zone Editor.
  3. Select the domain you want to update.
  4. Add, edit, or remove the needed record.
  5. Save the change and give it a few minutes to synchronize across Fused DNS.

Most Fused DNS changes synchronize across our cluster in about 1-2 minutes. Public DNS caches elsewhere may keep older answers longer.

Adjusting MX records

Be especially careful changing MX records. MX records control where mail for the domain is delivered. If you are moving mail to or from Fused, contact Fused support before changing them so we can verify the plan.

Common DNS Tasks

  • Point a website

    Use A, AAAA, or CNAME records to point a hostname at a server or another hostname.

  • Change email routing

    Use MX records to choose the mail provider. Use TXT records for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC.

    Review SPF

  • Improve email authentication

    Check SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records before tightening mail policies.

    Open DNS checker

  • Changes not showing yet

    If a recent DNS update is not visible locally, clear your computer's DNS cache.

    Flush your DNS cache

Record Type Quick Reference

Record type Common use Be careful when
A Points a hostname to an IPv4 address. Moving a live website or control panel hostname.
AAAA Points a hostname to an IPv6 address. The destination server does not support IPv6.
CNAME Points one hostname at another hostname. Adding it at the root domain or alongside other records for the same hostname.
MX Chooses where email for the domain is delivered. Moving mail providers or mixing old and new providers.
TXT Stores SPF, DKIM, DMARC, verification, and policy values. Adding multiple SPF records or replacing a provider verification record.

If this article did not solve it, contact Fused support and we will help from there.

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