CNAME setup with Google Domains

Owned by Siamak Haschemi (Deactivated)
Last updated: Apr 22, 2021
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NOTE: Before you add a CNAME to your domain, you may want to read our full guide about 1st Party Tracking.

How to add a CNAME to your Google Domains hosted domain:

 

  1. Log in

     to your Google Domains account.

  2. Click on the domain that you’d like to update with a CNAME record.

  3. Select the menu icon , followed by the DNS icon

  4. Scroll down until you see the Custom resource records section.

    • In the Name or @ field, type in the subdomain you plan to use for your tracking.

    • In the Type drop-down menu, select CNAME.

    • In the TTL field, enter 1H.

    • In the Data field, paste in the unique CNAME value for your sub-domain.

  5. Click the ADD button.

All set! You’ve successfully added your CNAME record to your Google Domains domain.

 

NOTE: CNAME records can take a few days to propagate. Once it's ready, you can ensure your entry works by using this article.