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How do I create a CNAME?

A CNAME record is short-hand for Canonical Name record, which allows you to assign a domain or subdomain to another address or hostname. CNAME records should only be used if you can't use an A record.

To create a CNAME, please follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your Dynadot account.
2. Select "My Domains" from the left-side menu bar and click "Manage Domains" in the drop-down.
3. Check the box next to the domain name(s) and select "DNS Settings" from the "Action" drop-down menu.
4. On the new page, select the "Dynadot DNS" option from the drop-down menu.
5. In the "Domain Record (optional)" section at the top, select "Forward" as the record type, choose forward type, and enter "https://www.yourdomainname.ext" as the "Target Host". (NOTE: This is optional and please replace the value based on your own domain name.)
6. Under the "Subdomain Record (optional)" field, enter "www" as the subdomain, select "CNAME" as the record type and enter the CNAME record given to you.
7. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Save Settings" button to save your changes.

Please be aware that it might take some time for your changes to propagate.

A CNAME may be necessary for your domain to work with the following: Blogger, Blogspot, TypePad, iweb, MobileMe, zenfolio, ning.

Your settings should look similar to what is shown below:

How do I transfer my domain away from Dynadot?

We're sorry to see your domain go! There are a few things you should do to prepare your domain to be transferred - and you should do this before starting your transfer order at your new registrar.

Prep Steps:

1. Make sure your domain is older than 60 days, i.e. has been registered longer than 60 days and has not been transferred within the last 60 days.
2. Make sure your domain is not about to expire. You can check its expiration date on our "Manage Domains" page. Your transfer may still go through even if it expires during the process, but this is not guaranteed, so we recommend starting the transfer process at least 2 weeks before the domain's expiration date.
3. Double check that your Whois email address is accurate and accessible. Your new registrar may send email there to confirm the transfer. If it is not correct, you should update your Whois email. If you are using our privacy service, we will forward the email to your account email.
4. If the domain is purchased from our Aftermarket, please wait until the Auction Lock or Buy Lock ends.

Now, if the domain is ready to be transferred, please follow these steps to find the authorization code:

1. On "Manage Domains" page, click on the domain name you want to transfer (it should be a link).
2. Scroll down to the "Authorization Code" section.
   1. If your domain is transfer locked, press "Unlock Account" to unlock your account first.
   2. Once your account is unlocked, press the "Unlock" button to unlock your domain.
3. The authorization code which is a unique string of random letters and numbers will now be displayed in the "Authorization Code" section.
4. Make sure you leave your domain unlocked during the transfer process; however, we recommend locking your account again to ensure its security.
5. Now you can provide this authorization code to your new registrar to initiate the transfer.
6. After the transfer is initiated, it may take some time for our system to be notified. Once it is, a transfer away order will be created and the "Transfer Away" email will be sent to you for confirmation.

Exception:

.UK transfer is different with most transfers. Find out how to transfer your .UK domain away.