A CNAME record aliases one hostname to another hostname.
- Open cPanel → Domains → Zone Editor.
- Click Manage for the domain.
- Add a CNAME record.
- Enter the alias hostname in Name.
- Enter the target fully qualified domain name in Record.
- Save the record.
A CNAME points to a hostname, not directly to an IP address. It is useful when several names should follow another hostname whose underlying address may change.