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How can I add a CNAME hostname record which doesn't have my domain name automatically stuck on the end of it?
I am currently working on pointing a domain name previously associated with Network Solutions toward my digital ocean droplet. But, the CNAME hostname that Network Solutions is giving me is: mail.[my domain name].netsolmail.net and smtp.[my domain name].netsolmail.net. However, with the DO program, the hostname I want (mail.[mydomainname].netsolmail.net) automatically results in (mail.[mydomainname].netsolmail.net.[mydomainname]).
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@DanLongingston
I do not exactly understand your problem, but I want to clarify something:
If your domain is
mydomian.comthen any DNS record you add will definitely end inmydomain.comyou cannot create records which do not end inmydomain.comusing your domain registrar I believe you need to contact network solutions and give them the IP addresses of your droplets to be assigned withmail.[my domain name].netsolmail.netandsmtp.[my domain name].netsolmail.netas they own this domainnetsolmail.netnot you, so they can add records to it.Hope this helps.