A CNAME (or Canonical Name) allows you to point one domain or subdomain to another domain name. This means that you can update one A Record whenever you make a change, regardless of how many Host Records need to resolve to that IP address.
To add a CNAME to your hosting provider, HostGator, please follow these steps:
1. Log in to your HostGator account, also referred to as cPanel.
2. Scroll down the page until you find the Domains section and click the Zone Editor link. A new page will appear.
3. Locate the domain you'd like to link to Unbounce.
4. Click the + CNAME Record link beside the domain. A new dialog box will appear.
5. Fill in the blank fields as follows:
Name (type the name of your chosen subdomain (e.g., signature)
CNAME (add cname.mysignature.io - exactly as written).
6. Click the Add a CNAME Record button at the bottom right-hand corner of the dialog box.
7. Once completed, you should get a message from HostGator saying that you've successfully added a new CNAME to your hosting account.
Note: Your CNAME record should propagate within a few moments, but it may take anywhere from 1 to 24 hours.
You can also follow this detailed guide from HostGator here.
If you've followed these steps and are still having trouble with your custom domain, please take a screenshot of your current DNS setup and the CNAME record setup and email it to our Support Team via live chat or at [email protected]. We will gladly help!