# Set up a cloaking domain with Namecheap

Source: https://skro.eu/docs/cloaking-domain/namecheap-and-skro

Configure a custom cloaking subdomain in Namecheap, add the CNAME record required by Skro, and verify the connection.

A cloaking domain controls the referrer information passed to an affiliate network or offer page. This guide uses `go.example.com` and points it to `skrocloak.com`.

<Callout title="Before you begin">
You need access to your domain’s DNS settings and the **Settings → Domains** section in Skro. Use a subdomain, such as `go.example.com`, for this setup.
</Callout>

<Steps>

## Step 1. Add the domain in Skro [#step-1-add-the-domain-in-skro]

1. In Skro, open **Settings → Domains**.
2. Find **Cloaking Domains** and add `go.example.com`.
3. Review the CNAME configuration shown for your domain.

![Add a custom cloaking domain in Skro](/images/docs/cloaking-domain/domain1.png)

![CNAME configuration for the domain](/images/docs/cloaking-domain/domain2.png)

## Step 2. Create the CNAME record in Namecheap [#step-2-create-the-cname-record-in-namecheap]

1. Sign in to Namecheap.
2. Open **Domain List** and select **Manage** for your domain.

![Open the domain settings in Namecheap](/images/docs/cloaking-domain/domain4.png)

3. Open **Advanced DNS** and add a CNAME record:

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| **Type** | CNAME Record |
| **Host** | `go` |
| **Value** | `skrocloak.com` |

![Namecheap CNAME record for a cloaking domain](/images/docs/cloaking-domain/domain5.png)

4. Save the DNS record.

## Step 3. Verify the domain [#step-3-verify-the-domain]

Allow time for the DNS change to propagate, then return to **Cloaking Domains** in Skro and verify the domain.

![Verify the custom cloaking domain in Skro](/images/docs/cloaking-domain/domain3.png)

</Steps>

## Troubleshooting [#troubleshooting]

Check that the record uses the correct subdomain and CNAME target. If verification fails immediately after saving, wait for DNS propagation and try again.

## Related guides [#related-guides]

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  <Card title="Cloudflare cloaking domain" href="/docs/cloaking-domain/cloudflare-and-skro" />
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