How to Set Up Domain Masking for Your Website

Are you interested in utilizing Flocksy’s creative services, but would rather not have users knowing to what website they are being directed?

This is called, “Domain Name Masking” and, simply put, it allows you to show one URL in the browser’s address bar, while another website’s (such as Flocksy’s) content is loaded. Domain Name Masking is beneficial for clients running accounts on behalf of others (for example, clients of their own).

Using one URL (such as that to your own website) while redirecting people to the Flocksy platform is quite simple and can be achieved in a few easy steps:

Step 1: Log in to Your DNS Provider

Log in to the DNS provider where you purchased your domain (e.g., Namecheap, GoDaddy, etc.).

 

Step 2: Access DNS Settings

Go to the DNS Settings page for your domain.

 

Step 3: Add a New DNS Record

In your DNS settings, add a new record with the following details:

For the main domain (e.g. xyz.com):

1. Add “CNAME” for “Type”
2. Add “@” for “Hostname” 
3. Add “app.flocksy.com” for “Value”

Secondary option:

1. Add “A” for “Type”
2. Add “@” for “Hostname”
3. Add “144.217.71.148” for “Value”

For a subdomain (e.g. testing.xyz.com):

1. Add “CNAME” for “Type”
2. Add the subdomain name for “Hostname”
   • For example, if your subdomain URL is “testing.xyz.com,” you would enter “testing” for “Hostname”
3. Add “app.flocksy.com” for “Value”

 

Step 4: (Optional) Add a CNAME Record for “www”

If you want to use a “www” URL (e.g., www.xyz.com), add another record:

For the main domain…

 

1. Add “CNAME” for “Type”
2. Add “www” for “Hostname”
3. Add “xyz.com” for “Value”

 

No additional action is needed for the subdomain.