How to Change DNS A Record IP Address in cPanel

If your website has been moved to a new server, or your hosting provider has assigned a new IP address, you need to update the A record in your DNS settings. The A record is the DNS entry that connects your domain name to a server IP address.

Without the correct A record, visitors directed to the old server, which can make your website appear offline. In cPanel, you can update this record easily using the Zone Editor.

This guide explains the process in detail so you can point your domain to the new IP address correctly.

How to Update an A Record in cPanel

Follow these steps carefully:

1. Log in to your cPanel account

Open your web browser and sign in to cPanel using your account username and password. Once logged in, you will see the main cPanel dashboard with different tool categories.

2. Open the Zone Editor

• Scroll to the Domains section and click Zone Editor.
• On older cPanel interfaces, this option may appear as Advanced DNS Zone Editor.

This tool allows you to view and manage DNS records for your domain, including A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records.

3. Select the domain you want to update

If your account has more than one domain, choose the domain whose IP address needs to be changed. After selecting the domain, cPanel will display the full list of DNS records currently configured for it.

4. Locate the A record

In the list of DNS records, find the A record associated with your domain.

The A record is the entry that points your domain name to an IPv4 address.

In most cases, this is the main record used to make your website accessible on the internet.

5. Edit the existing A record

Click the Edit icon next to the A record.

This will open the editing fields where you can modify the current IP address.

6. Replace the old IP address with the new one

Delete the old IP address and enter the new server IP address carefully.

Example:

Old IP address: 10.10.10.10
New IP address: 10.10.12.15

Make sure there are no extra spaces or typing errors, as even a small mistake can prevent the domain from resolving correctly.

7. Save the DNS changes

After entering the new IP address, click Save to apply the update.
cPanel will store the new A record in the DNS zone file for your domain.

What Happens After Updating the A Record?

Once the A record updated, DNS servers across the internet begin to recognize the new IP address. This process called DNS propagation.

In many cases, your website may start working with the new IP within about 2 hours. However, the exact time can vary depending on:

• DNS cache settings
• TTL (Time to Live) values
• Your local ISP’s update speed

Some visitors may still see the old server for a short time until propagation is complete.

Important Notes

• Use the new IP address wherever the old IP was previously used in DNS settings.
• If your websites already use dedicated IPs and no server change is required, you may not need to modify DNS records.
• Always verify the new IP address with your hosting provider before making changes.
• After updating DNS, clear your browser cache if the website does not appear online immediately.

Need Help?

If you face any difficulty while updating DNS records, contact bodHOST 24/7 support. Our team can help you review the settings and complete the DNS update for you.

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