How to edit CAA records

Published: July 31, 2023


Changing and editing your CAA records is not only quick but painless! The only thing that can be tricky is remembering where to go depending on your hosting plan. If you have a hosting plan through Epik you will need to utilize the cPanel and if not you will need to complete these steps in the Epik dashboard.


To edit CAA records through the Epik dashboard, follow these steps:

  1. Log into your Epik account: Start by logging into your Epik account.
  2. Navigate to the domain management section: Once you’re logged in, go to the “My Domains” section and find the domain for which you want to edit the CAA records.
  3. Access DNS settings: Click the “three lines” to the left of your domain, then click “Set DNS Host Records.
  4. Locate the CAA record: In the DNS settings, you should see different DNS record types for your domain. Look for the CAA record button to edit.
  5. Edit the record: You should be able to change the value associated with the record. A CAA record specifies which certificate authorities (CAs) are allowed to issue certificates for a domain.
  6. Save your changes: After entering the new value, make sure to save your changes. There should be a “Save” or “Update” button to click.
  7. Wait for propagation: Changes to DNS records don’t take effect immediately due to DNS propagation. This is the time it takes for the change to spread across the internet. The time can vary, but it’s often within 24 to 48 hours.


If you have hosting through Epik the steps are similar but you will need to go through our cPanel. To change the CAArecords please follow these steps:

  1. Log into your Epik account: Start by logging into your Epik account.
  2. Navigate to the domain management section: Once you’re logged in, go to the “My Domains” section and find the domain for which you want to access the cPanel.
  3. Access the Hosting Dashboard: Click on the “Hosting” button located at the end of the grey bar.
  4. Access cPanel: In the Hosting Dashboard, you should see a button labeled “cPanel” or “Manage cPanel“. Click on this to access your cPanel.
  5. Navigate to the DNS Zone Editor: Once you’re logged in, look for a section called “Domains” and click on “Zone Editor”.
  6. Select the domain: In the Zone Editor, you’ll see a list of domains. Click on “Manage” next to the domain for which you want to edit the DNS records.
  7. Locate the CAA record: In the list of DNS records, look for the CAA record that you want to edit. A CAA record specifies which certificate authorities (CAs) are allowed to issue certificates for a domain.
  8. Edit the record: Click on the “Edit” button or link next to the record you want to change. You should be able to change the value associated with the record.
  9. Save your changes: After entering the new value, make sure to save your changes. There should be a “Save Record” button to click.
  10. Wait for propagation: Changes to DNS records don’t take effect immediately due to DNS propagation. This is the time it takes for the change to spread across the internet. The time can vary, but it’s often within 24 to 48 hours.

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