Creating CNAME Records using the API requires specific syntax depending on whether you are using REST or SOAP. Use this table to find the syntax for your command.

REST Syntax

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/REST/CNAMERecord/ POST — Create a new CNAME Record on the zone/node indicated.

HTTP Action — POST

URI — https://api.dynect.net/REST/CNAMERecord/<zone>/<fqdn>/

Arguments:

  • hash rdataRequired. RData defining the record to add.
    • string cnameRequired. Hostname.
  • string ttl — TTL for the record in seconds. Set to “0” to use zone default
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SOAP Syntax

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CreateCNAMERecord — Create a new CNAME Record on the zone/node indicated.

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