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CNAME Lookup

What a hostname is an alias for

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About this tool. A CNAME record makes one hostname an alias of another. They're everywhere — www pointing at an apex domain, DKIM selectors pointing at your email provider. This lookup shows exactly what a name aliases to.

How to read your cname lookup results

Common problems and how to fix them

A CNAME is not resolving
Make sure the target hostname exists and itself resolves. A CNAME to a dead name fails silently.
You need a CNAME at the root domain
Most DNS does not allow it. Use an A record, an ALIAS/ANAME record if your host offers one, or your CDN's flattening feature.
Common questions.
What is a CNAME record?

A Canonical Name record that points one hostname to another, so both resolve to the same place.

Can the root domain be a CNAME?

Standard DNS does not allow a CNAME at the apex. Use A/AAAA records or an ALIAS-style record instead.

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