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# Namecheap
There are 3 parts to this setup:
* **Part 1**: Get the value for CNAME record
* **Part 2**: Setup in Namecheap
* **Part 3**: Setup in Shoppego
{% hint style="info" %} \*\*Reminder\*\*: Make sure \*\*your domain has been purchased and is ready for setup\*\*. If you purchased a ".com" domain, you can \*\*continue to follow this tutorial\*\*.
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If the Malaysian domain is like ".my, .com.my, .net.my" you need to setup your DNS records in your MYNIC account or you can contact your domain provider to make the changes.
**Starting February 26, 2026, every Shoppego user only need to do a CNAME record and every store/website will have the same CNAME record value/setting.**
## Part 1: Value CNAME Record
1\. You can log in to the Shoppego dashboard
2\. Click on **Settings**
3\. Click on **Custom domain**
4\. Click on **Add existing domain**
5\. Later you will be able to see a popup that has a **value for your CNAME record**.
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**CNAME designation in the domain provider.**\
1: If the **CNAME value** is **@**, enter **your domain name** or "**@**" in the **CNAME field** in the domain provider.
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You need to save the **Value** for **CNAME record** for you to enter in your domain's DNS record in the domain provider's system later.
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## Part 2: Setup in Namecheap
1\. Log in to your Namecheap account
2\. Click on **Accoun**t -> from the menu click on **Dashboard**
3\. Click on **Domain List** and click on the **Manage** button in the domain for which you want to set up a DNS record.
4\. Click on **Advanced DNS**
5\. In the **HOST RECORDS** column you can click on the **ADD NEW RECORD** button
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**If your domain provider cannot set a CNAME record for the host to the main domain or @, you can transfer DNS management to the Cloudflare system. You can refer to this link for an example of setting:** [**https://docs.shoppego.com/en/settings/custom-domain/cloudflare**](https://docs.shoppego.com/en/settings/custom-domain/cloudflare)
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### Setup for CNAME record
1. Next, you can click on the **ADD NEW RECORD** button again and from the menu that will appear, you can select **CNAME Record**.
* **Type** : CNAME record
* **Host** : @ or your own domain name
* **Value** : shops.shoppego.my
* **TTL** : Automatic
### Setup for CNAME www record(Optional)
2. Next you can select **CNAME Record** from the menu.
* **Type :** CNAME
* **Host :** www
* **Value : shops.shoppego.my**
* **TTL :** Automatic
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**Attention**: Make sure your setup only has **CNAME records**, other records such as *URL Redirect records* or A records can be **removed** from the setup.
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The display of your finished domain setup as below :
Once done you can click on **Save all changes** and for this setting.
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You have to wait **at least 48 hours** before it can be read. Once your domain is usable you can enter your domain in the settings in Shoppego. Please refer [**Propagation Period**](#propagation-time)
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## Propagation Period
You only need to wait for a **period of 48 hours** for the setting to be read and your domain can be used before you make a Custom domain setting in Shoppego.
The shortest time your domain can **be used is within 1 hour**. If not, you need to **wait for a period of 48 hours to 72 hours.** You can check the status of your domain propagation through the link we provided ()
## Additional information:
To ensure that your DNS is directed to Shoppego, you can [Check your DNS Here ](https://www.whatsmydns.net/)and make sure the **DNS displayed is the one you have set**.
1. To check your DNS: You can click this link: Check your [**DNS here**](https://www.whatsmydns.net/) or
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You can enter your **domain name** (with www and **without www**) in the space provided. Make sure you have made the changes to the CNAME record check.
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## Part 3: Setup in Shoppego
1. Log in to the Shoppego Dashboard -> **Settings(1)** and click **Custom Domains(2).**
2. On this Domains page, click on the **Add existing domain** button.
3\. In the space below, you need to **enter your domain** name **without**** www**.
4. When you have successfully entered your domain, the display will change as below:
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\*\***Note**: If there are **no issues**, the team will take **5-10 minutes to activate your domain**. If your domain still isn't activated within this timeframe, please contact our team.
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5. If your **Custom Domain** is **ready** and **can be used**, an example display like the following will appear.
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The words "**Connected**" and "**SSL activated**" will turn **green**. This condition will only occur if all the **settings that have been made are correct.**
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