Can you use a CNAME at the root domain ?

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AHAMEDSATHICK MOHAMEDALI · Accepted Answer

No, you generally cannot. Reason: A CNAME record (Canonical Name) points one domain to another domain. DNS rules state that if a domain has a CNAME record, it cannot have any other records (like NS, MX, or SOA) at the same name. The root domain (apex), e.g., example.com, must have NS and SOA records to function properly. If you put a CNAME at the root, it conflicts with these essential records, breaking DNS resolution.

Vinodha Pushparaj · Answer

CNAME record type to assign a Public hosted DNS name to another domain name (Load Balancer) in an account

Can you use a CNAME at the root domain ?

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