Adding an Alias (CNAME) record

A CNAME record is an entry in the DNS zone file that specifies another domain to which the user is redirected.

- Important: Create a Host (A) record before you create the alias. Do not create an Alias (CNAME) record for an NS record or an MX record.

To add an Alias (CNAME) record:

1. On the site administrator Home page, in the Microsoft DNS area, click list zones. The List of DNS Zones page opens and displays a list of DNS zones for the site.

2. On the DNS zones list page, select
   the zone for which you want to add an alias (CNAME) record, then click list records on the action bar directly above the form. The List Records page opens and displays a list of existing DNS records for the selected zone.

3. On the List Records page, click add cname record.

4. In the alias name text box, enter an alias host name. The current domain name (displayed next to the text box) is appended to the host name.

5. In the fully qualified name for target host text box, enter the target host name.

6. Click add.

The List of DNS Records page displays the new record.