# What is a CNAME?

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**Created:** [July 3, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.dmarcian.com/t/what-is-a-cname/3025 "2026-07-03T14:20:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![Asher](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.dmarcian.com/asher/32/104_2.png) [@Asher](https://forum.dmarcian.com/u/Asher)\
**Post date:** [July 3, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.dmarcian.com/t/what-is-a-cname/3025/1 "2026-07-03T14:20:01Z")

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For many domain owners, CNAMEs are a familiar term that comes up in their daily work lives. For others, it is an abstract concept difficult to grasp in a practical sense. CNAMEs are employed frequently in the context of email authentication, and it is worth understanding when and where to use them. Take a look at our latest article on the topic!

[What is a CNAME record?](https://dmarcian.com/what-is-cname-record/)