Want a CNAME on the root domain, getting an error
RFC forbids CNAME at apex (root). For bedrijfdomein.nl directly, you need an A record or ALIAS.
support/hosting-domeinen-dns/cname-apex-restrictiesteps: 4
Try this first
- On www-subdomain CNAME is fine (www CNAME provider.host.com)
- At apex use an A record, or ALIAS/ANAME if your DNS host supports it
- Cloudflare does 'CNAME flattening' at apex automatically
- Vercel publishes a static IP for apex A records (76.76.21.21). Netlify does not publish a static A record; it uses an ALIAS or ANAME-style record via Netlify DNS.
When to bring us in
With dynamic backend IPs, host DNS at Cloudflare for flattening.
See also
- Domain expires tomorrow and nobody saw the emailAn expired domain doesn't transfer instantly. There's a redemption window, but you pay extra.
- Unsure whether to enable auto-renewDisabling auto-renew only makes sense for domains you'll truly drop. For anything live, just keep it on.
- New registrar asks for auth code, can't find itEPP code or transfer code is the password to move a domain from registrar A to B.
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