{"id":468,"date":"2024-10-31T15:22:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T15:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hostinger.io\/support\/2024\/10\/31\/10067986-how-to-manage-alias-records-at-hostinger\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T13:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:01:40","slug":"10067986-how-to-manage-alias-records-at-hostinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/support\/10067986-how-to-manage-alias-records-at-hostinger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage ALIAS Records at Hostinger"},"content":{"rendered":"

An ALIAS record is a type of DNS record that works in a similar way as a CNAME<\/a> record, with the main difference that it is adjusted (flattened) to be able to work with other DNS records. <\/p>

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Typically, a CNAME record is used only for subdomains, like www<\/b>, and not for the root domain —the main domain, like domain.tld<\/b>, often represented by the @<\/b> symbol in the DNS zone. Allowing a CNAME on the root domain would prevent adding other essential records, such as A, MX, TXT, among others, causing issues with the domain’s functionality. With an ALIAS record, however, this setup becomes possible.<\/p>

If your domain is pointing to Hostinger<\/a>, you can manage its DNS by following this guide.<\/p>

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For domains pointed elsewhere, use the DNS management tools provided by the respective platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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How to add an ALIAS record<\/h2>

Only one ALIAS record can be added to a root domain’s DNS zone. If there’s already an ALIAS record, either edit or remove it instead of creating a new one.<\/p>

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Enabling Hostinger CDN creates an alias record for your domain. If you need to modify the domain’s A or AAAA records, be sure to fully disable<\/a> the CDN first to avoid conflicts. <\/p>\n<\/div>

To add a new ALIAS record, navigate to the domain’s DNS zone editor<\/a><\/b> on hPanel and select the CNAME record type from the dropdown list:<\/p>

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Values<\/h3>

Next, enter the following values:<\/p>