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Custom tracking domain in Namecheap

Add a tracking CNAME from Namecheap DNS.

Namecheap users can create a tracking subdomain through Advanced DNS.

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What this helps you do

Namecheap users can create a tracking subdomain through Advanced DNS.

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Recommended workflow in Outlio

Open Advanced DNS.

Create a CNAME record for a subdomain like track.

Paste the destination value provided by Outlio.

Save and wait for propagation.

Enable custom tracking and send a test.

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Quality checks

  • Namecheap host fields usually accept the short subdomain.
  • Avoid using www or mail as the tracking host.
  • Keep one tracking host per sending domain.
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Common mistakes to avoid

  • Adding https:// to a DNS value.
  • Entering the full domain when Namecheap already appends it.

Done well, this should leave you with

A cleaner Outlio setup, fewer avoidable campaign issues, and a more reliable path from setup to replies.

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