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Does Namecheap support Cname flattening?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:46 pm

In recent years, many domain name registrars have begun supporting Cname flattening. This allows you to create a single domain name that points to multiple IP addresses.

Namecheap is one of the registrars that support Cname flattening.

In theory, this should be a simple process. However, in practice, there are a few potential issues that you should be aware of.

First, it is important to make sure that your DNS settings are correct. If your DNS server is unable to resolve the Cname records, then your domain name will not work.

PRO TIP: Namecheap does not support Cname flattening. This may cause issues with your website’s DNS configuration.

Second, it is important to make sure that your Cname records are correctly formatted. Namecheap supports both the canonical and reverse DNS formats.

However, some providers may only support one or the other. If your Cname record is not formatted correctly, Namecheap will not be able to resolve it.

Finally, it is important to remember that Cname flattening can cause performance issues. If your domain is heavily used with Cname records, your DNS servers may be overwhelmed.

In these cases, it might be preferable to use a different domain name registrar.

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