Domain forwarding in Infraforge requires proper configuration of URL type records for your domain. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the setup process step by step.
Step 1: Examine Existing Domain Forwarding
Before configuring a new domain, it's helpful to understand the typical setup by examining an existing configuration:
1. Access the "Domains" section in Infraforge
2. Find a domain with active forwarding
3. Review its DNS settings configuration
Step 2: Inspect the Forwarding Records
When examining the DNS records, pay special attention to:
Key Components
- Record Type: URL records (not A or CNAME)
- Hostnames: Three specific patterns required
- Values: Forwarding destination
Standard Configuration
Hostname Pattern, Type, Value
*.YOURDOMAIN.COM, URL, maindomain/redir=301
YOURDOMAIN.COM, URL, maindomain/redir=301
www.YOURDOMAIN.COM, URL, maindomain/redir=301
Step 3: Add URL Records to Your Domain
Navigation
1. Open Infraforge
2. Go to Domains > and select your target domain
Record Configuration
Add the following three URL type records:
Wildcard Record
- Hostname: *.YOURDOMAIN.COM
- Type: URL
- Value: maindomain/redir=301
Root Domain Record
- Hostname: YOURDOMAIN.COM
- Type: URL
- Value: maindomain/redir=301
WWW Record
Hostname: www.YOURDOMAIN.COM
Type: URL
Value: maindomain/redir=301
Remember to save your changes after adding each record.
Step 4: Test the Forwarding
What you can check:
- Proper redirection to target URL
- Status code 301 in browser developer tools
- No error messages or timeout issues
Important Notes
Propagation Time
- DNS changes typically take 24-48 hours to fully propagate
- Some regions may see changes sooner than others
Troubleshooting Tips
- Compare your configuration with working examples
- Verify all three record types are present
- Check for exact spelling and formatting
- Ensure proper URL record type usage