Editing Custom domain name (CNAME) (section)

== Step-by-Step Instructions ==

Setting up a custom domain name involves a couple of primary steps: configuring a CNAME record with your domain registrar and adding that CNAME to your ActiveCampaign account. Below are the detailed instructions:

=== Step 1: Set up a CNAME ===

To begin the setup, you need to establish a DNS record for a CNAME using your domain registrar or hosting provider. Here, we will provide instructions specifically for Godaddy, but keep in mind that different providers may have different instructions.

1. Log into your '''GoDaddy''' account.
2. Click on '''Domains'''.
3. Click the '''Manage DNS''' link.
4. Click '''Add''' and select CNAME from the dropdown list.
5. Complete the required fields as follows:
    * **Name**: Enter the sub-domain of the site. For example, if your website is yourdomain.com, enter 'newsletter' to have the URL as newsletter.yourdomain.com.
    * **Value**: Enter your ActiveCampaign account URL, such as acdemo.activehosted.com.
    * **TTL**: Set the Time to Live. A standard value is 43200 (for seconds), or you could choose 12 (for hours).
6. Click '''Save Zone File''' to save your changes.

=== Step 2: Add the CNAME to Your ActiveCampaign Account ===

After setting up the CNAME with your domain registrar, you need to link it to your ActiveCampaign account.

1. Log into your '''ActiveCampaign''' account.
2. Click on '''Settings''' at the bottom left of your screen.
3. From the left-side menu, select '''Domains'''.
4. Type in the '''Domain Alias''' you created with your domain registrar or hosting provider.
5. Click '''Save Settings'''.

With these steps completed, you can now log into your ActiveCampaign account using your Domain Alias URL.