Create CNAME Entry for Branded Returns Page in Namecheap
A website with a custom domain reflects your brand image and enjoys better visibility. With Namecheap, create a custom domain for branded returns page and enhance SEO ranking.
Note that enabling SSL is mandatory due to the new Cloudflare policy. So, if you are already using a custom domain, make sure the SSL is activated at your end as well for uninterrupted and delightful experience. For the same, connect with our support team now :)
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”.
Go to Namecheap > Domain List > Click Manage button next to your domain > Advanced DNS > Add new record
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
Save all changes
It takes around 48 hours for the changes to take effect.
Note that enabling SSL is mandatory due to the new Cloudflare policy. So, if you are already using a custom domain, make sure the SSL is activated at your end as well for uninterrupted and delightful experience. For the same, connect with our support team now :)
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 Namecheap > Domain List > Click Manage button next to your domain > Advanced DNS > Add new record
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
Save all changes
It takes around 48 hours for the changes to take effect.
Updated on: 01/06/2022
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