A DNAME Record provides domain redirection for an entire branch of your domain tree (all subdomains), creating a permanent alias from one domain to another.
The form contains the following fields:
• Hostname: Enter the domain prefix you want to redirect from (the source).
Example:
- old (to redirect old.yourdomain.com and all its subdomains)
- Leave empty for the main domain itself
• Target Hostname: Enter the full domain name you want to redirect to (the destination).
Example:
- newdomain.com (must be a fully qualified domain name).
• TTL: The time interval (in seconds) that this record may be cached before the source of the information should again be consulted. Zero values are interpreted to mean that the record can only be used for the transaction in progress, and should not be cached.
• Active: This defines whether this CNAME record is active or not.
ℹ️ Key Difference from A Record & CNAME
- A Record: Points a single name to an IP Address.
- CNAME Record: Aliases a single name to another name.
- DNAME Record: Aliases an entire branch of the domain tree to another branch.
Example Scenario:
If you want to redirect everything under shop.yourdomain.com to store.newbusiness.com:
- Hostname: shop
- Target Hostname: store.newbusiness.com
This would redirect:
- shop.yourdomain.com → store.newbusiness.com
- www.shop.yourdomain.com → www.store.newbusiness.com
- secure.shop.yourdomain.com → secure.store.newbusiness.com
- etc.
❗ Important: The target must be a different domain, not a subdomain of the same primary domain.
