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# Hostinger

🧠 What is a CNAME record?

A **CNAME** (Canonical Name) record is a way of saying:

> "This subdomain points to another address."

For example:\
`mydomain.com` → `xyz.mydomain.com`

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### 🛠️ Steps to follow

#### 1. Log in to your hosting provider

Go to the website of your **domain provider** or **hosting provider**, then log in to your customer area.

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#### 2. Access the DNS management of your domain

* Look for a section named **DNS**, **DNS Zone**, **DNS Settings** or **Domain Name Zone**.
* Select the relevant domain name (e.g. `mydomain.com`).

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#### 3. Add a new CNAME entry

Click on **"Add a record"** or **"Add an entry"**, then

| Field     | What you need to enter                       |
| --------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Type**  | `CNAME`                                      |
| **Name**  | The **prefix** of the subdomain (e.g. `xyz`) |
| **Value** | The target address (e.g. `mydomain.com`)     |
| **TTL**   | 300                                          |

📌 **Important**:\
Do not enter the full subdomain in the "Name" field (e.g. **NOT** `.mydomain.com`) — just enter xyz.

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#### 4. Save

Click on **"Save"**, **"Confirm"** or **"Add"**, depending on your hosting provider.

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#### 5. Wait for DNS propagation

The change can take from a few minutes to a few hours (sometimes up to 24h).\
You can check that the CNAME is working with a site such as:

🔗 <https://dnschecker.org>

6. Once the DNS is pointed via CNAME, remember to get back to us so we can verify your installation.