CNAME setup with DreamHost

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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

1. Log in to your DreamHost account.

2. Click the Domains link on the left-hand side of the screen.

3. In the Domains drop-down menu, select Manage Domains. 

4. Locate the custom domain you’ve purchased from DreamHost on the Manage Domains screen. Click the DNS link beneath your domain.

5. Scroll down till you reach the section titled Add a custom DNS record to (your custom domain). Enter the following info: 

   • In the Name field, type the subdomain you would like to use for your landing page(s). Example: try, get, promo. If you want to use your naked domain, type www.

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

   • In the Value field, paste in the target CNAME URL provided by the Ingenious.

6. Click the Add Record Now! button.

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

Note: If you get an error about an A-Record in the non-editable DreamHost DNS records, you'll need to contact DreamHost Support to have the A Record removed before you can set up your CNAME.

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