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How to connect a domain name to the ECDN platform?

Created on 2025-04-23 17:24:11
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To connect a domain name to the ECDN (Enterprise Content Delivery Network) platform, you typically follow these steps:

  1. Domain Registration and DNS Management: Ensure your domain is registered and accessible via DNS. You need to have administrative privileges to modify DNS settings.

  2. Access ECDN Platform: Log in to your ECDN platform account. This could be a web interface or a specific application provided by the ECDN service provider.

  3. Add Domain to ECDN: Within the ECDN platform, look for an option to add or manage domains. This is usually found under a section like "Domain Management" or "Content Delivery Settings".

  4. Configure DNS Records: The ECDN platform will provide you with specific DNS records (usually CNAME records) that need to be added to your domain's DNS settings. These records point your domain to the ECDN edge servers.

  5. Verify Configuration: After updating the DNS records, wait for the changes to propagate (usually within a few minutes to a few hours). Then, verify that your domain is correctly pointing to the ECDN platform by checking with tools like dig or nslookup, or by accessing your content through the domain.

  6. Test Content Delivery: Once verified, test the content delivery through your domain to ensure that the ECDN is working as expected. You can use tools like curl or simply access the content via a web browser and check the network tab for CDN information.

Example: If you have a domain example.com and you want to connect it to an ECDN platform, you would log into the ECDN platform, find the domain management section, and add example.com. The platform might then give you a CNAME record like cdn.example.com that points to ecdn.example.net. You would then go to your DNS provider's dashboard, add this CNAME record, and wait for it to propagate.

For a seamless integration, especially if you're using Tencent Cloud services, consider leveraging Tencent Cloud DNSPod for advanced DNS management features and easy integration with other Tencent Cloud services. This can simplify the process of updating DNS records and ensure efficient content delivery through the ECDN platform.