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  Domain Names

2.7 How to Set Up A-Records
 
An A-Record is used to point a subdomain name to an external server's IP address. This is commonly used if you have a webserver outside of Netfirms that you wish to use with your domain name. This is an advanced domain feature that can be set up from the Domains menu tab.
 
Steps:
  1. Click the Domains menu tab to access the Domain Manager.
  2. Click the Admin button adjacent to the domain name for which you want to set up an ARecord.
  3. Click the A-Record button.
  4. Enter subdomain name.
  5. Enter the IP address of the external server.
  6. Click the Add button.
Note: A-records can sometimes take up to 48 hours to become active across the entire Internet.

2.7 How to Set Up CNAMES
 
CNAMES are used to create CNAME DNS record for an external subdomain address. This is an advanced domain feature that can be set up from the Domains menu tab.
 
Steps:
  1. Click the Domains menu tab to access the Domain Manager.
  2. Click the Admin button adjacent to the domain name for which you want to set up an CNAME.
  3. Click the CNAME button.
  4. Enter subdomain name address.
  5. Enter the subdomain name address of the external server.
  6. Click the Add button
Note: CNAMES can sometimes take up to 48 hours to become active across the entire Internet.
  
 
 
 

 

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