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Information about CNAMEs


What is a CNAME?

- CNAME stands for canonical name meaning an address using a domain name as
opposed to an IP address


DNS Settings

- CNAME will use all DNS records for the address it is pointed to

- CNAME settings override all othe DNS settings including A-Records

- CNAME can be a maximum of 32 characters

- You must be knowledgeable in all aspects of DNS management before changing
your DNS to a CNAME as we are not responsible if you change it and it doesn't work.

-When entering a CNAME, the following warning is displayed:

Full functionality cannot be guaranteed if you choose DNS settings other than
the original 1&1 settings, such as e-mail and web space. Click on Reset to
return to the 1&1 default settings.

-upon entering a CNAME, you must agree to the following warning before you can
continue:

I am aware and accept that all current DNS settings, e-mail addresses, and
forwards will be disabled.

- Using a CNAME record in our system will prevent the change of any other DNS
record or the name servers themselves.

-The scope of support relating to CNAMEs is limited. Once a domain has been
pointed away from 1&1 webhosting, we can no longer assist in functionality of
the domain, e-mail issues, or functionality of forwards. We can assist in how to
set a CNAME:

1. Log in to the Control Panel.

2. Click on domains.

3. Select the domain.

4. Click the drop down arrow next to the dns button.

5. Select edit dns.

6. Select CNAME.

7. Enter the CNAME.

8. Acknowledge the functionality warning by checking the box.

9. Click OK.

DNS will be updated accordingly.


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