Adding or removing CNAME records

CNAME records are "canonical name" records. Hosting machines can have a true (canonical name) as well as an unlimited number of CNAME records, or aliases.

NOTE: Please make sure you know what you are doing before adding or removing a CNAME record. If you are unsure, please contact your web administrator.

To add or remove a CNAME record:

  1. Click on the DNS link in the navigation area.

  2. If you need to remove an CNAME record, click on the [Remove] link next to the required entry in the Aliases area and click on the Yes button in the confirmation window.

    If you need to add an CNAME record, click on the [Add Alias] link in the Aliases area.

  3. Enter the domain that is being re-directed Name field.

  4. Enter the domain target in the Target field.

  5. Click on the Add button.

    Adding a CNAME record