{"id":1295,"date":"2024-07-22T13:21:46","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T13:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=1295"},"modified":"2024-07-22T13:22:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T13:22:16","slug":"how-to-create-a-dns-zone-in-whm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/409\/how-to-create-dns-zone-in-whm.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Create a DNS Zone in WHM?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Imagine you are the conductor of an complex orchestra where each instrument plays a crucial role in creating a harmonious melody. In web hosting and domain management, DNS (Domain Name System) is your orchestra, and the DNS zone is the sheet music that tells each instrument when and how to play.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a DNS zone in WHM (Web Host Manager) is preparing that perfect score, ensuring every request for your website reaches the correct destination seamlessly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One important thing to know is that DNS zones are created automatically for any accounts you create but this feature is beneficial for managing a domain\u2019s DNS within WHM, even if the domain isn\u2019t hosted on the same server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will take you through the process of setting up a DNS zone in WHM. Whether you are a experienced webmaster or just starting out, understanding this fundamental aspect of web management will empower you to maintain your domain&#8217;s health and performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/406\/increase-cpanel-disk-space-in-whm.html\"><strong>How To Increase Disk Space For a cPanel Account In WHM?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to Create a DNS Zone in WHM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Login to your WHM with username &amp; password.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"379\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Login-to-your-WHM.png\" alt=\"Login to your WHM\" class=\"wp-image-1296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Login-to-your-WHM.png 379w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Login-to-your-WHM-300x277.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once you logged in, locate the search bar at the top left corner in the WHM interface.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"235\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/WHM-interface.png\" alt=\"WHM interface\" class=\"wp-image-1297\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Type <strong>\u2018DNS Functions\u2019<\/strong> in the search bar. From that, click on the <strong>\u2018DNS Functions\u2019<\/strong> dropdown in the results.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Type-\u2018DNS-Functions-in-the-search-bar.png\" alt=\"Type \u2018DNS Functions\u2019 in the search bar\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Type-\u2018DNS-Functions-in-the-search-bar.png 230w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Type-\u2018DNS-Functions-in-the-search-bar-191x300.png 191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In the DNS Functions section, click on<strong> \u2018Add a DNS Zone.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-on-\u2018Add-a-DNS-Zone.png\" alt=\"click on \u2018Add a DNS Zone.\u2019\" class=\"wp-image-1301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-on-\u2018Add-a-DNS-Zone.png 232w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-on-\u2018Add-a-DNS-Zone-184x300.png 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In that, you will be prompted to enter the IP address associated with the domain and the domain name itself.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/enter-the-IP-address-associated.png\" alt=\"enter the IP address associated\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/enter-the-IP-address-associated.png 946w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/enter-the-IP-address-associated-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/enter-the-IP-address-associated-768x274.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style: ' \\25C6';\">\n<li>&nbsp;In the <strong>\u2018IP Address\u2019<\/strong> field, you need to enter the IP address you want the domain to resolve to.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;In the <strong>\u2018Domain\u2019<\/strong> field, enter the fully qualified domain name you wish to create the DNS zone for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once added, click the <strong>\u2018Add Zone\u2019<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"118\" height=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Click-on-add-zone.png\" alt=\"Click on add zone\" class=\"wp-image-1303\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/404\/how-to-install-php-extension-in-whm.html\"><strong>How to Install a PHP Extension in WHM?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how the process of creating a DNS zone works in WHM. 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