Configuring a CNAME record for Virtual Booth

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Configuring a CNAME record for Virtual Booth

In short

In order to use the Virtual Booth feature on your Booth Print PRO, you must configure the DNS records of your domain to allow users to access it.

  • Create a CNAME record such as ‘virtual.mydomain.com’ which points to virtual.boothprint.co.uk.
  • Enter that CNAME in the Booth Print PRO’s Hostname box in your dashboard.

Set it up

  1. Update your DNS settings and create a CNAME record such as ‘virtual.mydomain.com’ which points to virtual.boothprint.co.uk

  2. Enter your chosen CNAME (eg: virtual.mydomain.com) into the Hostname box, found by clicking on the ‘Configure’ button for the Booth Print PRO found in your dashboard.

    Setting the CNAME as the Booth Print PRO's Hostname

    Result: Users will then be able to access the Virtual Booth by navigating to your chosen domain (eg: ‘http://virtual.mydomain.com‘).

Instructions for common domain registrars

If you are unsure how to manage your DNS settings, or how to add a CNAME record to your domain, we have listed below some of the most common domain registrars for you as well as a link to their individual instructions. Alternatively, please contact your web developer, web host, or domain registrar, who should be able to assist you.

Registrar Host / name Points to
123-Reg Step 6 – enter virtual in the HOST box to use virtual.mydomain.com (or your chosen alternative) Step 7 – enter virtual.boothprint.co.uk
GoDaddy Step 6 – enter virtual in the HOST box to use virtual.mydomain.com (or your chosen alternative) Step 6 – enter virtual.boothprint.co.uk in the Points To box
IONIS Hostname field – enter virtual to use virtual.mydomain.com (or your chosen alternative) Point To field – enter virtual.boothprint.co.uk
NameCheap Step 6 – enter virtual in the Host box to use virtual.mydomain.com (or your chosen alternative) Step 6 – enter virtual.boothprint.co.uk in the Value box
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