| author | dlepow |
|---|---|
| ms.service | azure-api-management |
| ms.topic | include |
| ms.date | 01/29/2026 |
| ms.author | danlep |
| ms.custom |
Configure a CNAME record that points from your custom domain name (for example, api.contoso.com) to your API Management service hostname (for example, yourapim-service-name.azure-api.net). A CNAME record is more stable than an A record in case the IP address changes. For more information, see IP addresses of Azure API Management and the API Management FAQ.
Note
Some domain registrars only allow you to map subdomains when using a CNAME record, such as www.contoso.com, and not root names, such as contoso.com. For more information on CNAME records, see the documentation provided by your registrar or IETF Domain Names - Implementation and Specification.