Before you can successfully set up an A record (in this example lyndonhub.com) or CNAME (in this example courses.tinadahmen.com), you must ensure that you have already configured your domain registrar to point to the specific IP address or server provided to you.
This is an essential step in ensuring that your domain correctly refers to your server, enabling it to function properly.
A Record, also known as an Address Record, maps your domain to an individual server IP address. On the other hand, a CNAME record, or Canonical Name record, is used to map your domain (or subdomain) to another domain name.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add A records and CNAME records:
> Login to your Domain Registrar's dashboard.
> Navigate to the DNS settings. Here, you will find an option to add a new record.
>Select the type of record you want to add (A or CNAME).
> Enter the details - for an A record, this would be the IP address 34.136.231.88
> : for a CNAME record, this would be the target domain preview.clientclub.net
>Save your changes.
Different registrars might have slight variations in the procedure, so here are some specific guides for popular registrars:
GoDaddy
NameCheap
Bluehost
HostGator
Google Domains
Please note:
It's important to replace the "designated IP address or server" placeholder with your actual IP address or server information in the record. Make sure to fill out this field accurately, as it's essential to correctly configure your domain settings.
Once you have entered the DNS records in your Domain registrar, give it a reasonable time to propagate them (depending on your domain registrar), and hit Update Domain.