The A record on cPanel refers to a specific configuration option that allows users to manage and control the mapping of domain names to their corresponding IP addresses. Users can define and modify the IP address associated with a particular domain name for their Minecraft server. For port numbers other than 25565, create an SRV record instead.
Note: It can take up to 24 hours for ISP/DNS providers to update the A record.
Step 1. Log in to the cPanel.
Step 2. From the Domains table, select Zone Editor.
Step 3. Under Actions, click Manage.
Step 4. Hit the arrow beside Add Record and select Add "A" Record.
Step 5. In the Name field, enter the preferred Subdomain of the server.
(Ex: To join using [domain].com, enter @. To join using play.[domain].com, enter play.)
Step 6. Fill in the fields.
TTL: 14400
Type: A
Record: IP address of the server without the port number.
Step 7. Click Save Record.