Performing a DNS Cleanup in WHM Updated on November 19, 2021 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 0 Minutes, 51 Seconds to Read As a Dedicated Server account owner, one of the things you have to keep track of is your DNS entries for your server. Over time, entries may accumulate and cause your DNS entries to be a long list of items that may include duplicate entries. WHM provides a maintenance tool called DNS Cleanup. Make sure that you only use this tool after you have completed a full backup of your server. How to Run the DNS Cleanup Tool Log in to the WHM Click on the blank field in the top left corner and start typing “Perform a DNS Cleanup” The menu item will then appear in the column to the left Read the warning documentation. If you have any doubts, do not run the tool and contact our live technical support staff for further clarification Click on the Proceed button Depending on the number of DNS entries that are being parsed, the cleanup may be very quick. When it’s completed you’ll see a summary stating how many zones were cleaned. Share this Article InMotion Hosting Contributor Content Writer InMotion Hosting contributors are highly knowledgeable individuals who create relevant content on new trends and troubleshooting techniques to help you achieve your online goals! More Articles by InMotion Hosting Related Articles An Introduction to Branding cPanel for Your Users How to Modify MX Records Using cPanel Setting Domain MX Records to Remote Settings in cPanel Engrampa Archive Manager for Linux How to Create a New cPanel in your Reseller WHM How to Upload a File With cPanel File Manager The Complete Guide to cPanel Backups How to Permanently Delete Trash in File Manager How to Import Email Accounts and Forwarders into cPanel How to Configure cPanel in WHM
