diff --git a/content/administration/maintain/domain_names.rst b/content/administration/maintain/domain_names.rst index 3830faecd..7ea856bd2 100644 --- a/content/administration/maintain/domain_names.rst +++ b/content/administration/maintain/domain_names.rst @@ -125,8 +125,8 @@ that you proceed with the following actions in this order: Add a CNAME record ------------------ -A **CNAME record** is a type of DNS record that points to the IP address of another website rather -than to directly to an IP address. +A **CNAME record** is a type of DNS record that points to the domain of another website rather than +directly to an IP address. You need a CNAME record that points to your Odoo database. The requirements are detailed in your database manager. @@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ database manager. #. Open the **DNS zone** management page for the domain name you want to configure. #. Create a **CNAME record** pointing to the address of your database. -While Odoo suggests creating a CNAME record for your ``www.`` subdomain (``www.example.com``, you +While Odoo suggests creating a CNAME record for your ``www.`` subdomain (``www.example.com``), you can of course use any domain name of your choice, with any subdomain (e.g., ``anything.example.com``).