[2.0] Creating a CNAME Record in HostGator

IMPORTANT:

When setting up a CNAME record, you are basically creating a subdomain

Information:

To better understand the concept of subdomains, let’s check the anatomy of this domain: www.wellness.com

The “.com” is the top-level domain
And the business name “wellness” is the second-level domain
The part of a domain that displays before the first dot of the business name is a subdomain, that’s right! The “www” is a subdomain

But you don’t have to use “www” as your subdomain, you can basically use any word or phrase you want to create a unique web address (without having to purchase a new domain) like using the word quiz or survey

Subdomains act as an extension of a domain that you already own

Step #1: Access Your Domain Settings

Please note that this effect will only work if HostGator's name servers, or private name servers registered with HostGator IPs are being used.

Log in to your HostGator control panel at portal.hostgator.com
Look for the Domains section, click Zone Editor
Click the CNAME record button

Name: enter the desired subdomain, we suggest the word quiz
CNAME: domains.bucket.io
Click Save to confirm your record

Please note that for changes to take full effect you must allow about 24 to 48 hours

Step #2: Access your bucket.io account

Click My Account from the top-right corner
Click Custom Domains from the left-hand menu
Click the Add custom domain green button
A configuration guideline will pop up, click the Continue button
Insert the domain name as [the hostname you put in [Bluehost] + [your domain name], for example: quiz.wellness.com
Click the Create & Verify Domain button
It should display as “Verifying”. The verification process could take up to 5 minutes and should change to “Verified” status

Still have questions? Feel free to reach out via support@bucket.io

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