Terms of use

These terms apply when you configure a domain to use the free CNAMEcatcher redirect service.

Who can use the service

You may configure CNAMEcatcher for a domain you own or have permission to manage. By pointing a wildcard DNS record at use.cnamecatcher.com, you agree to these terms for your use of the service.

Responsible use

Use redirects lawfully and respect the rights of visitors and other domain owners. Do not use CNAMEcatcher to impersonate another website, mislead visitors into sharing credentials, distribute malware, or direct traffic as part of a spam campaign.

Managing your DNS records

You control which hostnames point to CNAMEcatcher. Before replacing an existing wildcard, check which sites or services depend on it and save its current value. After a change, test an unused hostname and confirm that your existing services still work as expected.

You can stop using CNAMEcatcher by removing its wildcard record or restoring the previous one. Some visitors may continue to receive the earlier DNS answer until their cached record expires.

Availability and traffic

CNAMEcatcher is free to use. The number of visits you recover depends on how often people request hostnames covered by your wildcard record. We do not guarantee a particular traffic increase or uninterrupted redirects.

Redirect URLs include campaign parameters that identify the requested hostname. See the privacy policy for the values your website receives.

Questions and abuse reports

Email help@cnamecatcher.com for support. If you suspect phishing, fraud, or other illegal use of a redirect, report suspicious activity as soon as possible. Include the hostname, the destination, and what happened.