If you want to point a domain name that you have to another domain address or subdomain, one way to do that would be to use a CNAME record. By creating such a record, the domain being redirected loses all of its records (A, MX, and so forth) and instead, it takes the A record of the Internet domain it's pointed to. That way, if you are using a web design service by some company that gives you a subdomain, you can use an actual domain name and not only will it be directed to the Internet site that you have created, but it'll also appear in the browser address bar at all times. Alternative possible uses of a CNAME record are to direct all the targeted traffic from various subdomains to their main domain address, or to use the webmail service of your hosting company by using webmail.your-doman.com, for example. The latter will work only by creating a CNAME record for a subdomain because such a record set up for the main domain name renders it impossible to use email addresses.

CNAME Records in Web Hosting

You can effortlessly create CNAME records in case you have a web hosting through our company. We are going to provide you with an easy-to-use CP that enables you to observe all DNS records for the domains and subdomains that are hosted inside the account. Creating a CNAME record includes several basic steps - choose the domain/subdomain, pick CNAME as the type, enter the hostname you are redirecting to, and then just click on the Save button. The procedure is as easy as that and the new record will be active almost instantly. This way, you are going to have more control over your domain addresses and subdomains and over the content they open, you can create a private URL for company emails, plus much more. If you feel unsure about how to create a new record or you have never done such a task, you will find there's a short video tutorial where you could see the whole process first-hand. If you choose to edit or delete an existing CNAME record created for a domain/subdomain hosted on our end, it'll take you literally simply a mouse click to do it.

CNAME Records in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Managing DNS records usually seems a difficult task to those with less experience, but the Hepsia hosting Control Panel, which comes with every single semi-dedicated hosting we offer, is very easy to use. If you would like to set up a CNAME record for any purpose, all you will have to do will be to select the domain or subdomain that you need, select the type of record, that will be CNAME in this case, then enter the value i.e. the domain name or subdomain you are forwarding to. The procedure is very easy and you can create the record in the DNS Records section of the CP. Within the hour the new record is going to be fully active and within a few hours it will propagate worldwide. If you're not sure what you should do, we've prepared a comprehensive help article and a short video tutorial regarding how to go about creating a CNAME record and they are both located in that very same section of Hepsia. Naturally, you can also get in touch with us for help at any moment.