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 (for example, www.mysite.com)
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 after a few moments, but it can take anywhere from an hour 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!