CNAME (Canonical Name)

A CNAME, or Canonical Name record, is a type of DNS (Domain Name System) record that acts like an alias for a website. It points one domain name to another, so multiple addresses can lead to the same website. For example, "www.example.com" could be a CNAME for "example.net," meaning visitors typing either address reach the same site. This helps simplify website management by allowing multiple names to refer to a single primary address, ensuring easier updates and organization without changing the main server information.