8.5. CNAME records

CNAME Record Guide

A CNAME (Canonical Name) record maps an alias domain name to a true domain name, allowing multiple domain names to point to the same IP address. These records function as domain name redirects, enabling websites to use alternative domain names without changing their primary hosting configuration. Network administrators often use CNAME records to create subdomains … Read more

Alias Record Setup

An alias record allows you to map one domain name to another without creating a traditional CNAME record. Unlike standard DNS entries, alias records provide more flexibility for root domain and subdomain redirections. Alias records are especially useful when you need to point a domain to cloud-hosted services like Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Cloudflare. … Read more