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DNS propagation is how long it takes to update the nameservers of a domain to take effect – usually in under a few hours, but sometimes up to 24-48 hours. This is the period of time it takes ISPs (Internet Service Providers) to spread your update throughout their caches...
Addon Domains create subdomains, as this is how cPanel handles the creation of Addon Domains. An addon domain is technically a parked domain on the subdomain created when looking at its Apache VirtualHost entries. The addons work and function like subdomains, but they appear...
What is a Subdomain? A subdomain is a subdivision or extension of a larger domain name within the Domain Name System (DNS) hierarchy. It is created by adding a prefix to the main domain and is used to organize and categorize different sections or services of a website. By...
How do I set up DNS in ZPanel? Follow these instructions to set up DNS in ZPanel. Login to ZPanel Click on the DNS Manager gridded globe icon in the Domain Management area. Using the drop-down box, find the applicable domain and click Edit. Select the type of record you 'd...
To properly set up Cloudflare, you'll need to integrate it with two locations: your cPanel and Nameserver. When you begin your service with Cloudflare, they provide you with Nameserver entries to change with your domain registrar. These will need to match for the service to...
There are a couple of ways that the A record for your domain can be set. You can either do this from within cPanel or WHM. If you are on our Shared or Business hosting plans, you will need to do this in cPanel. Please note that the domain nameservers will need to be pointing...
You can reset your DNS zones back to the original default settings in WHM by doing the following: Login to WHM Head to Home> DNS Functions This can be located quickly by searching for "DNS" in the search bar Select the Reset a DNS Zone option Choose the domain you want to...
There may come a time when your DNS Zone Files become cluttered with useless records or even duplicates. Fortunately, cPanel has thought ahead on this and incorporated a feature into WHM to clean this up for us. WHM provides the ability to run a DNS Cleanup, which will clean...
What happens to make a Site Say Connection Timed Out? A connection timed out error typically occurs when a server takes longer to load than your browser settings allow. Additionally, it may occur due to personal hardware errors, data request errors, if the requested server...
There are several things you can edit in WHM that help you manage DNS zones. You can edit a DNS zone by following the steps provided in this guide. How Do I Edit A DNS Zone In WHM? Login to WHM Head to Home> DNS Functions This can be located quickly by searching for "DNS" in...
WHM makes it quite easy to delete a DNS zone. This guide is intended for Hostwinds clients who have access to WHM as a Reseller or have a cPanel/WHM license for their VPS or Dedicated server. To delete a DNS zone, follow the steps in this guide: Note: We suggest that you...
Add a DNS zone on your server through this feature. By setting up DNS records, you create direction for the traffic flow to the right location. How Do I Add A DNS Zone In WHM? You can create a DNS zone by following this guide: Step 1. Login to your WHM account Step 2. Head...
Follow these instructions to create a subdomain on ZPanel. Login to ZPanel Click Subdomains under the Domain Management section Enter subdomain prefix Select the domain from the drop-down menu Use create a new home directory Click Create Now go back to the home page and...
You can control multiple domains from a single account by creating an addon domain. This allows you to host multiple websites without affecting the other domains in your account, as the addon domain has its directory. Each addon domain will appear in the file structure like...
You can create a Wildcard DNS record through cPanel by simply creating a subdomain and using an asterisk symbol. Follow the steps below to set this up. Note: This will cause all subdomains to link directly to your main site. If you want subdomains to host other files, you...
In cPanel, you're able to set up any necessary redirects through a sample submission form. Head to your cPanel account, Home> Domains section, and locate Redirects . If you are not familiar with locating or logging in to your cPanel, please review: How To Access cPanel....