If you'd like to forward a domain name that you have to a different domain or subdomain, one way to do this would be to use a CNAME record. By setting up such a record, the domain address being redirected loses all its records (A, MX, and so on) and instead, it takes the A record of the Internet domain it is redirected 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 forwarded to the website that you have created, but it'll also be displayed in the browser address bar at all times. Other possible uses of a CNAME record are to point all the traffic from different subdomains to their main domain address, or to use the webmail service of your webhosting company by using webmail.your-doman.com, for instance. The latter will work only by setting up a CNAME record for a subdomain since this kind of a record set up for the main domain name makes it impossible to use email addresses.
CNAME Records in Shared Hosting
The Hepsia hosting CP, which we offer with each and every shared plan, will enable you to set up CNAME records for every single domain or subdomain hosted inside the account with several mouse clicks. If you are not absolutely sure how to go about it, you should check the video tutorial available in the Control Panel, read the detailed Help article on the subject, or simply contact us and we will help you 24/7, although it is unlikely that you will experience any problems as all it takes to create a new CNAME record is to pick a domain/subdomain, type the hostname that you're redirecting to, and save the change. The new record will be fully active within the hour. Using CNAME records enables you to have better control of your domain addresses and site content and our system is simple and intuitive enough to allow individuals with no previous experience to create such records effortlessly.
CNAME Records in Semi-dedicated Servers
If you have a semi-dedicated server from our company and you wish to create a CNAME record, it will take no more than a few clicks to complete this task. The plans are managed using our in-house built Hepsia hosting CP where you will find a section dedicated to the DNS records of the domain addresses and subdomains hosted in the account. To set up a CNAME record, you'll simply have to pick the record type and the hostname (domain or subdomain), type in where the latter is going to be forwarded to and save the change. The new record is going to be active almost immediately in our system and will propagate worldwide within several hours. Changing or deleting an existing CNAME record inside the account is just as simple and easy and takes a click. In case you experience any troubles, you can go through our comprehensive help article, check out the short video on the topic that we have added in the CP, or you can simply contact us for assistance.