CNAME records

A CNAME record (Canonical Name Record) is a type of DNS record that maps an alias name (e.g., www.yourdomain.co.uk) to the true domain name (e.g., yourdomain.co.uk). These are useful if your main domain IP address changes, then the alias automatically follows the update. It makes managing sub domains or aliases a little easier.

Adding a new CNAME record

1. Login to your cp.purely.website account.
2. Click websites, click the domain you wish to work on.
3. Click Domains, again click on the domain you want to manage the CNAME record on, click DNS Records.
4. Click Add Record.
5. Select CNAME from the dropdown.
6. Enter the alias name (e.g.,www) in the Name field.
7. Enter the target domain (e.g., yourdomain.co.uk) in the Is an alias of field.
8. Set the TTL to your preference,1 day is generally fine.
9. Click Create to save the record.