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Domain not verifying? DNS troubleshooting
Fix the most common reasons a custom domain won't verify.
If a custom domain won't verify, it's almost always a DNS detail. Work through these checks.
Checklist
- Give it time. DNS changes can take from a few minutes up to a few hours (occasionally longer) to propagate.
- Match the record exactly. Compare the record type, name/host, and value against what the portal shows — no extra spaces or trailing dots unless specified.
- Check the host field. For a subdomain use just the subdomain (e.g.
app), not the full domain; for an apex use@or blank per your registrar. - Remove conflicting records. An old
A/CNAMEfor the same host will conflict — delete it. - Watch for proxy/CDN. If your DNS provider proxies traffic (e.g. an orange-cloud toggle), set the record to DNS-only while verifying.
- Re-verify. Return to Domains and select Verify again.
Still stuck after propagation? Contact support with your domain name and the records you added — we'll check what the platform is seeing.