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Create A, CNAME, MX and TXT records in the Client Area or cPanel.

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You can manage DNS records if your domain has DNS hosting or Webmart web hosting and uses our default nameservers.

If you have Webmart web hosting (cPanel)

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. Under Domains, open Zone Editor.
  3. Click Manage next to your domain.
  4. Click + Add Record, choose the type, fill in the details and click Save Record. To change a record, click Edit next to it.

If you have DNS hosting only

  1. Log in to the Client Area and go to Domains → My Domains.
  2. Click Manage Domain next to the domain, then DNS Management on the left.
  3. Add or edit records, then click Save Changes.

Common records

Type Name / Host Points to / Value Used for
A @ (the domain itself) An IP address, e.g. 41.185.8.61 Website
CNAME www yourdomain.co.bw Making www work
MX @ A mail server, with a priority number Receiving email
TXT @ Text, e.g. v=spf1 ... SPF, verification codes
SRV e.g. _autodiscover._tcp Service and port Some email or phone services

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