# Setting Up a Custom Domain

*Please Note: Examples in this guide will be from GoDaddy, but the information is, in general, applicable to all Domain Providers.*

**Pointing your custom subDomain to Apparel Junction's Micro Store** 

For GoDaddy, go to your domains, then select the desired domain:

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Next, click the DNS tab at the top or right side of the page:

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#### Adding a CNAME Record for Your Apparel Junction Store

1. **Create a new CNAME record.**
   * **Name (Host/Subdomain):** Enter the subdomain you want to use.
     * Example: `shop` if you want `shop.roofing.com`
   * **Data (Target):** Enter `stores.inksoft.com`
2. **Save your changes.**

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#### Example

* Your domain: `roofing.com`
* Your chosen subdomain: `shop`
* CNAME record:
  * **Name:** `shop`
  * **Data:** `stores.inksoft.com`

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#### How it Works

* When someone visits [**www.roofing.com**](http://www.roofing.com), they will still see your existing website.
* When someone visits **shop.roofing.com**, they will be directed to your Apparel Junction store.

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Please note - changes can take up to 24-48 hours to propagate within the system. [To learn more about Propagation, click here!](https://www.godaddy.com/help/what-factors-affect-dns-propagation-time-1746)