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How do I correctly switch from an A record to a CNAME?

I have these settings in my zone file and I want to add a CNAME for my web traffic to use instead. Do I delete these A records, or do I edit them to work with my new CNAME below? (xxx.xxx.xx.xx is my old server IP which I will no longer be using)

www A xxx.xxx.xx.xx

mydomain.com. A xxx.xxx.xx.xx

and I need to add a CNAME like this

www CNAME 123456.group32.sites.hubspot.net

Solution

  • yes, you will have to delete your A records first.

    Please keep in mind you can not (not advisable) have a CNAME for the "naked" domain (e.g. yourdomain without subdomain).