ANAME Records

Use CNAME-like flexibility with A record speed and performance using our proprietary ANAME record.

Faster, Smarter, and More Accurate Configurations

Performance

ANAME reduces resolution time to improve SEO and deliver a faster, smoother user experience.​

Load Balancing​

ANAME reduces resolution time to improve SEO and deliver a faster, smoother user experience.​

Regional ANAME Records​

Combine ANAME with Global Traffic Director for region-based routing and faster local responses.​

Instant Syncing​

Instantly syncs ANAME records when IP changes are detected—no delays, no downtime.​

What is an ANAME record?

An ANAME record gives you the flexibility of a CNAME record without its limitations. It’s most often used at the root of a domain—something CNAMEs can’t do—and works alongside other record types like MX, TXT, and CAA at the same namespace. ANAME records are ideal for pointing your domain to a CDN or dynamic hostname while maintaining fast performance and compatibility. They’re especially useful for businesses that need both flexibility and speed at the domain’s root.

How ANAME Records Work

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Step 1: Configure the ANAME Record

Set it up like a CNAME—without the limitations.

An ANAME record is configured just like a CNAME record, but it can be used at the root of your domain and alongside other record types like TXT, MX, or CAA in the same namespace. This gives you more flexibility when managing your DNS.

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Step 2: DNS Made Easy Handles the Resolution

DNS Made Easy translates the ANAME into an IP address behind the scenes.

DNS Made Easy’s ANAME records are virtual records. When a DNS client queries an ANAME, our system responds with an IP address, retrieved through a resolving name server that maps your FQDN to an actual IP.
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Step 3: Background Monitoring and Updates

Your record stays up-to-date automatically.

Our system continually monitors the FQDN associated with your ANAME. If the IP address changes, we update it automatically. This keeps your domain aligned with the latest resolution—no manual work needed.

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Step 4: Fail-Safe with Cached IPs

We return a cached IP if resolution fails.

If we can’t resolve the ANAME in real-time (due to network or host issues), we’ll return a previously cached IP address. This helps ensure continuity and avoids unnecessary downtime for your users.
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Step 5: Power High-Performance Use Cases

Ideal for CDNs and global traffic routing.

ANAME records are commonly used to point root domains to CDNs, and when combined with Global Traffic Director, they enable region-specific A record resolution for optimized performance around the world.

Flexible Root-Level Routing with ANAME​

DNS Made Easy’s ANAME records offer CNAME-like flexibility at the root, with faster resolution and built-in reliability.

  • Use at the root of your domain without CNAME limitations
  • Seamlessly works alongside TXT, MX, and CAA records
  • Automatically resolves to updated IP addresses
  • Built-in failover with cached IPs for high availability
  • Ideal for CDNs and global traffic distribution 

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