You’ll need to update your DNS records when migrating your site to Webflow from another platform (Wix, Wordpress, Squarespace, etc.). To do so, you’ll need to access your domain’s DNS settings in your domain registrar or DNS host’s dashboard.
Important
We recommend you follow a specific DNS workflow to minimize potential downtime. Your site's DNS records must point to Webflow before we can issue an SSL certificate (which typically happens within a few minutes).
To point a custom domain to your Webflow site:
- Go to Site settings > Publishing > Production (you can copy your DNS records from here)
- Go to the DNS settings for your custom domain (in your domain registrar or DNS host’s dashboard)
- Create an A record with the hostname @ and the IP value 198.202.211.1
- Create a CNAME record with the hostname www and the value cdn.webflow.com
- Create a TXT record with the hostname _webflow and the value shown in Site settings beginning with one-time-verification= (e.g., one-time-verification=01ab2345-cd67e-89f0-11gh-12i13456j789k)
Important
We recommend lowering your domain’s TTL (Time To Live) to the lowest value available — typically 30 seconds — at least one full TTL period in advance of making any DNS changes. For example, if your current TTL is set to 86400 seconds (24 hours), you should reduce it at least 24 hours before updating your DNS records. This ensures faster global propagation when you make the switch. After your migration is complete and your site is working correctly, you can safely restore the TTL to its previous value.
Note
Some DNS providers prefer that you set the root domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) as the hostname instead of @. Some DNS providers prefer that you set the www subdomain (e.g., www.yourdomain.com) as the hostname instead of www. Additionally, some DNS providers require a trailing dot at the end of CNAME records (e.g., cdn.webflow.com.). Check your DNS provider’s documentation to confirm their preferences and requirements.
Learn more about connecting a custom domain