Another Custom Domain Question

Kudzu

Obviously, I am misinterpreting something about implementing the use of an already owned domain name.

This is the documentation I was working from:
1. Point your CNAME 'www' to domains.smugmug.com .
2. Point your A Record '@' to 208.79.45.23 .
3. Visit your SmugMug Account Settings > Me > Account tab for the "Custom Domain" line. Paste your new domain name into the box and click "Save Changes." That's it!

Following it, as I understand it, this is what it looks like on GoDaddy's end after the changes:





When I attempt to enter the domain name, I get this error message:

"That hostname doesn't appear to be valid. Your hostname needs to be setup using a CNAME record at your domain registrar"

I have tried entering it every way I can think of: name.net, www.name.net, http://name.net and http://www.name.net all with same result.

What I am doing wrong is undoubtedly something simple, probably something obvious, but I am going in circles. Any help would be appreciated.

thenickdude

You have "host" and "points to" wrong for your CName. Host should be "www" and "points to" should be "domains.smugmug.com"

Kudzu

Lamah wrote: »

You have "host" and "points to" wrong for your CName. Host should be "www" and "points to" should be "domains.smugmug.com"

Thank you, Lamah! I knew it had to be something stupid like that, but I had no idea what.