CNAME problems.

ApeKing · 08-31-2007, 11:27 PM

I registered a domain here recently but am having troubles. I am COMPLETELY new to this. I am trying to figure out how to set my domain as a primary on an Invisonfree board. How do I point to it with a CNAME record? And do any other records need to be used along with it?

The domain of the board is:
http://z8.invisionfree.com/The_Local_Tavern/

And the domain I wish to use is:
http://forums-localtavern.net/

I apologize if this is not the right section.

sdsinc · 09-01-2007, 08:52 AM

I think you need to use URL forwarding for that purpose: point your domain to http://z8.invisionfree.com/The_Local_Tavern/. For that you would need to use Enom DNS for example (NP domains are registered with Enom).
CNAME is used to create alias (eg. www.forums-localtavern.net = forums-localtavern.net). It would be a good idea to use it so that your site works without www. too.

ApeKing · 09-08-2007, 07:58 PM

I'm not sure if you understood my question. Here is the error I get every time I try:

Errors modifying hosts: Address: http://z8.invisionfree.com/the_local_tavern is invalid. CNAME address must be defined host name or fully qualified domain name.Errors modifying hosts: Address: http://z8.invisionfree.com/the_local_tavern is invalid. CNAME address must be defined host name or fully qualified domain name.

As far as I know, z8.invisionfree.com IS a valid hostname. That's why I cant figure out why it keeps giving me this error...

ApeKing · 09-16-2007, 03:37 PM

I looked it up and followed instructions exactly. But I still get an error. I have changed the A Address accordingly to go with it. It still will NOT allow me to use the CName record. I think there is a bug or something because I have seen it work for multiple people. Can some one please help me?

08-31-2007, 11:27 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
ApeKing NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 137	CNAME problems. I registered a domain here recently but am having troubles. I am COMPLETELY new to this. I am trying to figure out how to set my domain as a primary on an Invisonfree board. How do I point to it with a CNAME record? And do any other records need to be used along with it? The domain of the board is: http://z8.invisionfree.com/The_Local_Tavern/ And the domain I wish to use is: http://forums-localtavern.net/ I apologize if this is not the right section. __________________ http://forums-localtavern.net/ Click here to help our community grow! The Local Tavern Blog: Official blog and website of the forums.

09-01-2007, 08:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
sdsinc Domains my Dominion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Web 1.0 Posts: 9,552	I think you need to use URL forwarding for that purpose: point your domain to http://z8.invisionfree.com/The_Local_Tavern/. For that you would need to use Enom DNS for example (NP domains are registered with Enom). CNAME is used to create alias (eg. www.forums-localtavern.net = forums-localtavern.net). It would be a good idea to use it so that your site works without www. too. __________________ NameNewsletter.com - free lists of available domain names ZoneFiles.net (beta) - ccTLD and gTLD droplists

09-08-2007, 07:58 PM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
ApeKing NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 137	I'm not sure if you understood my question. Here is the error I get every time I try: Errors modifying hosts: Address: http://z8.invisionfree.com/the_local_tavern is invalid. CNAME address must be defined host name or fully qualified domain name.Errors modifying hosts: Address: http://z8.invisionfree.com/the_local_tavern is invalid. CNAME address must be defined host name or fully qualified domain name. As far as I know, z8.invisionfree.com IS a valid hostname. That's why I cant figure out why it keeps giving me this error... __________________ http://forums-localtavern.net/ Click here to help our community grow! The Local Tavern Blog: Official blog and website of the forums.

09-16-2007, 03:37 PM	THREAD STARTER #4 (permalink)
ApeKing NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 137	I looked it up and followed instructions exactly. But I still get an error. I have changed the A Address accordingly to go with it. It still will NOT allow me to use the CName record. I think there is a bug or something because I have seen it work for multiple people. Can some one please help me? __________________ http://forums-localtavern.net/ Click here to help our community grow! The Local Tavern Blog: Official blog and website of the forums.

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