How to add a CNAME to IndieMade using CanSpace

Adding a CNAME record is an essential step for redirecting one domain or subdomain to another domain or subdomain. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to add a CNAME record at Canspace, a web hosting company that offers domain registration and DNS management services. We will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to add a CNAME record for your custom domain using the Canspace control panel. Once you've completed the steps, the DNS changes may take some time to propagate, usually within 24-48 hours.

By following this tutorial, you will be able to easily add a CNAME record to your custom domain at Canspace, allowing you to redirect traffic from one domain or subdomain to another or to a subdomain. This is especially useful when you want to point a subdomain to a different platform or service, such as an e-commerce store or a blog hosted on a different platform.

Here are the full instructions for adding a CNAME record at Canspace for your custom domain:

  1. Log in to your Canspace account and navigate to the dashboard.
  2. Click on the "Domains" tab and select your custom domain for which you want to add the CNAME record.
  3. Scroll down to the "DNS Management" section and click on "Edit DNS".
  4. In the "Add DNS Record" section, select "CNAME" from the "Type" dropdown menu.
  5. In the "Host" field, enter the subdomain or domain for which you want to add the CNAME record (e.g., "www" if you want to redirect traffic from "www.yourdomain.com").
  6. In the "Points To" field, enter your chosen IndieMade URL (e.g., "sitename.indiemade.com").
  7. Leave the "TTL" field as default (which is usually 3600 seconds).
  8. Click on "Add Record" to save the CNAME record.

Once you've completed these steps, the CNAME record will be added to your custom domain's DNS records. It's important to note that DNS changes can take some time to propagate, so it may take several hours for your changes to take effect.

In this tutorial, we've shown you how to add a CNAME record at Canspace for your custom domain, allowing you to redirect traffic from one domain or subdomain to another or to a subdomain. By following these simple steps and pointing the CNAME to your chosen IndieMade URL, you can easily manage your domain's DNS records and ensure that your website is always accessible to your visitors.