Add a CNAME record on Namecheap
Setting up Linkly with Namecheap is easy.
This is for using a subdomain with Linkly, e.g. link.mydomain.com.
If the domain is blank and isn't being used for a website, you can attach the root of the domain, domain.com. To do this, follow these instructions for adding an A record instead.
How to add a CNAME record on Namecheap
1
Log in to Namecheap.
2
Select Domain List from the left-side menu.
3
Click the Manage button on your domain.
4
Click the Advanced DNS tab.
5
Under Host Records, click Add New Record.
6
Select CNAME Record from the menu.
Add a record as follows:
- Type: CNAME Record
- Host: Your subdomain, for example for link.mydomain.com your subdomain is link.
- Value: domains.linklyhq.com
- TTL: Automatic