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What is alias in Namecheap?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:52 pm

Alias is a feature in Namecheap that allows you to create and manage custom domain names. Aliases are simply domain names that are similar to other domain names in your account. For example, you might have an alias for your primary domain name (ex. mydomain.com) that is used for all of your other domain names. Aliases are also a great way to organize your domain names.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Namecheap, alias is a feature that allows you to create a second, shorter version of your domain name. This can be useful if you want to create a more branded or recognizable version of your domain name. However, you should be aware that using an alias can have some consequences.

First, if you use an alias, people will be able to find your website using both the alias and the original domain name. This means that if you are not careful, people may end up on your website using a URL that is not branded or recognizable. Additionally, if you use an alias, it is possible that people will forget the original domain name and only remember the alias. This could lead to lost traffic and customers.

Second, using an alias can also lead to problems with search engine optimization (SEO). This is because when people search for your website using the alias, they will only find the aliased version of your site. This could lead to lower rankings in search engine results pages (SERPs), which could in turn lead to less traffic and customers.

Finally, you should be aware that if you use an alias, it is possible that the original domain name could be suspended or even deleted by Name

For example, you might have an alias for your business name (ex. mybusiness.com) and an alias for your personal name (ex. johnsmith.com). When you create an alias, you can also specify a custom DNS name for the alias.

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