How to Add CNAME Records

The following are the more common Domain Host Registrars with links and detailed instructions. Below that you will find links to additional DNS hosts.

To add a CNAME record in GoDaddy, review this tutorial or follow these steps:

1. Log in to your GoDaddy account

2. Navigate to DNS Management

  • Click on My Products from the menu
  • Locate the domain you want to update
  • Click DNS next to it

3. Add a CNAME record

  • Scroll down to the Records section
  • Click Add to create a new record
  • From the Type dropdown, select CNAME

4. Enter CNAME details

  • Host: Enter the subdomain you want to use
  • Points to: Enter the destination

5. Save the record

  • Click Save to apply the changes
  • Wait for DNS propagation


To add a CNAME record in Network Solutions, review this tutorial (under Host Aliases (CNAME Records)) or follow these steps:

1. Log in to Network Solutions

2. Access the DNS settings

  • In your Account Manager, select My Domain Names
  • Click on the domain name you want to update
  • Look for Manage Domain or Edit DNS

3. Add CNAME record

  • Scroll down to Advanced DNS Records
  • Find the CNAME (Alias) Records and click Edit CNAME Records

4. Enter CNAME details

  • Host: Enter the subdomain
  • Points to: Enter the target domain

5. Save your changes

  • Click Continue and then Save Changes
  • Wait for DNS propagation

 

To add a CNAME record using Name.com, review this tutorial or follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Name.com account

2. Access DNS Management

  • In your dashboard, find the domain you want to update
  • Click on the domain name to open its settings
  • Click Manage DNS Records

3. Add CNAME record

  • Scroll down to the DNS Records section
  • click Add Record

4. Enter CNAME details

  • Type: Select CNAME form the dropdown menu
  • Host: Etner the subdomain you want to use
  • Answer (Points to): Enter the destination

5. Save the record

  • Click Add Record or Save to apply changes
  • Wait for DNS propagation

 



Additional DNS instructions:

Verio
Namecheap
Ionos
Web.com
Bluehost
Spectrum
Squarespace

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