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Following should be added so readers have a better understanding of difference between the two records: "`CNAME` record maps a domain name to another domain (or subdomain) whereas `A` record maps a domain name to an IP address. If the IP address changes, a `CNAME` entry is still valid, unlike `A` record."
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* Use the steps to [set up with an A Record](#set-up-with-an-a-record) if the above options do not suit you. With an `A` record, your traffic is directed to a single Static Web Apps host, and your app no longer benefit from the performance improvements provided by global distribution.
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> [!NOTE]
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> `CNAME` record maps a domain name to another domain (or subdomain) whereas `A` record maps a domain name to an IP address. If the IP address changes, a `CNAME` entry is still valid, unlike `A` record.
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## Set up with an ALIAS record
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Before you create the `ALIAS` record, you first need to validate that you own the domain.

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