How to Add an A Record in cPanel on Tublat

Introduction

Adding an A record is one of the basic but essential steps in DNS management. An A record (Address record) links a domain or subdomain to an IPv4 address. With Tublat hosting, you can easily configure A records through the Zone Editor or DNS management tools in cPanel. This guide walks you through each step, best practices, and troubleshooting tips so your DNS changes propagate without issues.

What Is an A Record & Why Use It?

• The A record maps a hostname (like example.com or subdomain.example.com) to a server’s IPv4 address (e.g. 123.45.67.89).

• It’s essential for pointing your domain or subdomain to the correct web server.

• It enables you to host multiple services (web, mail, applications) on different IPs or servers.

• Correctly configuring A records is vital for website access, SSL setup, email routing when using subdomains, and more.

Prerequisites

Before adding an A record, make sure you have:

• The IPv4 address of the server you want to point to.

• DNS management access in cPanel for that domain (Zone Editor, DNS Editor, etc.).

• No conflicting records (e.g. existing A record or CNAME for the same name).

• Time to wait for DNS propagation (up to 24–48 hours, but often much faster).

Step-by-Step: Add an A Record in cPanel

1. Log in to your Tublat cPanel
   Access your cPanel via yourdomain.com/cpanel or via your Tublat hosting dashboard with your credentials.

2. Locate the DNS / Zone Editor tool
   In the cPanel dashboard, look for Zone Editor, DNS Editor, or similar under the “Domains” or “Domains / DNS” section.

3. Select the domain
   From the list of domains under your account, find the domain for which you wish to add an A record and click Manage or Zone Editor next to it.

4. Click “Add Record” or “Add A Record”
   In the DNS management interface, click the option to Add Record, then choose A Record (sometimes “Add A”).

5. Fill in record details

   • Name / Host: Enter the subdomain or hostname. Use @ or leave blank for the root domain (i.e. example.com).

   • TTL: Time to Live in seconds (e.g. 3600, or leave the default).

   • Type: Select A.

   • Address: Enter the IPv4 address to which this hostname should resolve.

   • Some interfaces might allow optional priority or comments—ignore these for A records.

6. Save / Add the record
   Click Save, Add Record, or Add A Record to commit your changes.

7. Verify and wait for propagation

   • After saving, you'll see the new A record listed in your DNS table.

   • Use tools like dig, nslookup, or online DNS lookup tools to confirm the new record.

   • Be patient — DNS changes may take some time to propagate globally (within minutes to 24–48 hours).

Best Practices & Tips

• Avoid using both CNAME and A record for the same hostname, as that can cause conflicts.

• Use proper TTL values: lower (e.g. 300) when testing or often changing; higher (e.g. 3600 or more) for stable records.

• For root domain (naked domain), use @ or leave the name field blank, depending on interface.

• If you change IP addresses frequently, set moderate TTL so changes propagate faster in the future.

• Double-check the IP address you enter — a wrong IP will take your site offline.

• Monitor DNS via third-party tools to confirm consistency across regions.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

• Record not resolving / not visible yet: Wait longer for DNS propagation, clear local DNS cache, or test using a different DNS server.

• Conflict with existing records: Remove or adjust existing A or CNAME entries for the same host.

• TTL too high: If your TTL was very high before, changes may take longer to show.

• Syntax or typographical errors: Mistyping the IP, hostname or missing suffix can break resolution.

• DNS tool not allowing A records: You may need to contact Tublat support to enable DNS editing features on your account.

• Propagation delays or caching: Even after changes, some DNS servers may cache the old record for a while.

Why This Matters for Tublat Users

For Tublat customers, being able to add and manage A records in cPanel gives you full control of where your domains and subdomains point. Whether you're migrating to a new server, setting up services, or reconfiguring site architecture, proper A record configuration is essential. Having this control within your hosting interface speeds up changes and reduces dependence on external DNS services.