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[Getting started](https://help.opensend.com/getting-started?hsLang=en) 3. [CNAME Setup](https://help.opensend.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#cname-setup) # Namecheap DNS Setup Guide for Opensend CNAME Configuration ## This guide describes how to add the CNAME records generated by Opensend to your Namecheap DNS settings. Follow these step-by-step instructions to configure your domain. #### **Steps to Configure CNAME Records in Namecheap** - **Sign in to your Namecheap account.** From the left sidebar, select *Domain List* to view your domains. ![](https://help.opensend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-48-3279-PM.png?width=1600&height=833&name=undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-48-3279-PM.png) - **Manage your domain.** Click the *Manage* button next to the domain you wish to configure. ![](https://help.opensend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-47-2332-PM.png?width=1600&height=825&name=undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-47-2332-PM.png) - **Open the Advanced DNS tab.** Within the domain management page, navigate to the *Advanced DNS* tab to edit your DNS settings. ![](https://help.opensend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-49-0347-PM.png?width=1600&height=865&name=undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-49-0347-PM.png) - **Add new records.** Scroll down to the *Host Records* section and click *Add New Record*. Choose *CNAME Record* as the type. ![](https://help.opensend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-47-9642-PM.png?width=1600&height=821&name=undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-47-9642-PM.png) ![](https://help.opensend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-47-6093-PM.png?width=1600&height=826&name=undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-47-6093-PM.png) - **Enter the Host and Value fields.** For each CNAME record provided by Opensend, enter the following:  - **Certificate validation record** - **CDN domain record** - **Tracking domain record** **Enter name and values provided by Opensend for each CNAME record on NameCheap as in the example below.**  **![](https://help.opensend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-48-7051-PM.png?width=1600&height=862&name=undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-48-7051-PM.png)** - **Leave TTL at its default.** Namecheap uses an *Automatic* TTL for CNAME records, which is typically appropriate. - **Save changes.** After entering all three CNAME records, click *Save Changes* to apply your DNS settings. ![](https://help.opensend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-49-4432-PM.png?width=1600&height=830&name=undefined-Sep-19-2025-11-01-49-4432-PM.png) - **Allow propagation and verify.** DNS changes can take up to 24 hours to propagate. After waiting, return to your Opensend CNAME setup page and select *Verify* to confirm that the records are active. If you encounter issues during DNS configuration, double-check that the Host and Value fields match the exact strings provided by Opensend. 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