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Create CNAME Entry for Branded Returns Page in HostGator

HostGator provides shared, reseller, virtual private servers, and dedicated web hosting to businesses.

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What do I put in as host value?



Let us suppose you wish to set the custom returns page URL as https://returns.xyz.com. So, the value of the host filed will be “returns”.


💻 Create CNAME entry



Go to HostGator > CPanel link > Domains > Zone editor > Select a domain and click the CName Record link beside the domain
Consider www.xyz.com as your website and enter details as follows

Host: @ (for example returns)

Points to: domains.myreturnscenter.com

TTL: Leave it unchanged

The custom domain will be- https://returns.xyz.com

Add record

It can take up to 48 hours to modify the CNAME settings.

Updated on: 01/06/2022

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