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How to Configure DNS Records via WHM

Last updated on Mar 15,2025 |

by icky

Introduction

Domain Name System (DNS) records control how domain names are translated into IP addresses. Managing DNS records through WHM (Web Host Manager) allows server administrators to configure and modify these records efficiently. This guide will walk you through the steps required to configure DNS records in WHM.

Prerequisites

Access to WHM with root privileges.
A registered domain name.
Basic understanding of DNS record types (A, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.).

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Log into WHM

To begin, access your WHM control panel by navigating to https://yourserver.hostname:2087 and logging in with your root credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to DNS Functions

Once logged in, locate and click on DNS Functions in the WHM dashboard.

Under the DNS Functions menu, select DNS Zone Manager. A list of domains will appear.

Then, choose the domain from the list for which you need to modify the DNS records and click Manage.

Step 3: Configuring DNS Record

a) At the next page, you will see the columns as stated below:

Name: Valid zone name
TTL: Time to live
Type: The type of DNS record
Record: The data associated with the zone name

b) You can refer to one of the following if you want to add/edit/remove DNS record:

Add DNS Records

First, click on Add record and there’s a blue row appear as follow:
Add the DNS record. For this example. we add a zone name for testing.yourdomain.com.my of A record pointing to the IPv4 127.0.0.1.
After adding successfully, you’ll be able to see the green pop up on the top right of the page:
You should be able to see the zone name created when you scroll down:

Edit Existing DNS Records

To edit an existing DNS records, first you would need to find the zone name first. You can do so by either use the search bar to find the zone name or scroll down until you find the zone name. In this example, we will edit the existing record for testing.yourdomain.com.my that was originally pointing to the IPv4 127.0.0.1, will then edit to point to the IPv4 1.1.1.1.
To edit the zone name, you need to click on the Edit button.
A blue row will appear for you to edit the zone name
Change the value 127.0.0.1 to 1.1.1.1. Then, click on Save Record.
After adding successfully, you’ll be able to see the green pop up on the top right of the page:
You should be able to see the zone name has been updated when you scroll down:

Delete DNS Records

Scroll down to find the DNS records section. You can edit existing records or add new ones such as:

To delete an existing DNS records, first you would need to find the zone name first. You can do so by either use the search bar to find the zone name or scroll down until you find the zone name. In this example, we will delete the existing record for testing.yourdomain.com.my.
Click on the button Delete.
A pop up will appear for you to confirm the deletion of the zone name. Click on Continue if you’re sure to remove the zone name.
After remove successfully, you’ll be able to see the green pop up on the top right of the page:

Step 4: Verify DNS Propagation

Once you’ve add/edit/delete any DNS record, you would need to verify the changes. But please take note that DNS changes may take some time to propagate, which usually take within 2 – 48 hours. You can check the status of the DNS propagation using online DNS lookup tools like https://dnschecker.org.

Conclusion

Configuring DNS records in WHM is a straightforward process that allows administrators to manage domain settings efficiently. By following the steps outlined above, you can ensure proper domain resolution and optimize DNS management for your server.