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How to Update CNAME Aliases - Canonical Name - DNS Management

CNAME (Canonical Name) is a hostname that points to another hostname. Domain owners typically use it to point one domain or subdomain to another domain name (normal subdomains can only point to a directory within your hosting account).
 

How to Update a CNAME Record

  1. Log in to your Account Manager.
  2. Click Domains in the left-hand menu.

    Domains tab

  3. Navigate to your domain's management page.

    If you have a single domain in your account, you'll be redirected to the domain management page right away.

    If you have multiple domains in your account, click the domain or the vertical ellipsis under the Actions column on the right, and then click Manage.

    Multiple domains - Manage

  4. On the domain management page, scroll down to the Advanced Tools section.
  5. Click Manage right beside Advanced DNS Records.

    Advanced DNS Records - Manage

  6. In the pop-up, click the Continue button to proceed.

    Continue button

  7. On the Manage Advanced DNS Records page, click the + Add Record button on the right.

    + Add Record button

  8. Select CNAME from the Type drop-down menu.

    Enter CNAME record details

  9. Fill out the details of your CNAME record.
  10. Click the Add button to save your CNAME record.
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