This guide explains how to add a record of type ANAME in the DNS zone (of a domain name) managed on the Manager Infomaniak.

Preamble

• The ANAME record type allows you to point the root of a domain to another address, similar to a CNAME record, but without having to specify a source xyz preceding the domain (xyz.domaine.com for example).
• It is therefore not a real DNS record as such and it is not listed in the list of records that can be selected when editing the DNS zone.
• However, since it is a kind of alias, here is the method to follow to set up a ANAME.

Create an ANAME

Creating an ANAME is equivalent to creating a CNAME directly at the root of the domain, and this is not possible.

If you are sure of what you are doing, you can follow this method to create the equivalent of an ANAME:

1. Create a web redirection from the Manager of the root domain to the www.
2. Add a CNAME entry working with www to your desired target.