# I can't set a CNAME for a root domain with hosting

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**Category:** Self-hosting\
**Tags:** hosting\
**Created:** [16. April 2015 um 22:06 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-set-a-cname-for-a-root-domain-with-hosting/27667 "2015-04-16T22:06:35Z")\
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**Author:** ![denharsh](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/denharsh/32/115965_2.png) [@denharsh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/denharsh)\
**Post date:** [16. April 2015 um 22:06 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-set-a-cname-for-a-root-domain-with-hosting/27667/1 "2015-04-16T22:06:35Z")

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Hey Guys  
I have purchased an account and right now on trial period. I have updated the CNAME record as suggested and waiting for the email. How much time it would take to setup?  
My domain is: [shoutersland.com](http://shoutersland.com)

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