Updating your A records in Webflow is an essential step in connecting your domain to your website. A records, also known as Address records, are used to point your domain name to the IP address where your website is hosted. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of updating your A records in Webflow.
Step 1: Accessing Your Webflow Dashboard
To update your A records in Webflow, you first need to access your Webflow dashboard. Login to your Webflow account using your username and password. Once logged in, you will be redirected to the dashboard.
Step 2: Selecting Your Project
In the dashboard, locate the project for which you want to update the A records. If you have multiple projects, select the appropriate project by clicking on it.
Step 3: Opening Project Settings
In the selected project’s dashboard, navigate to the Project Settings page. You can find this option in the left sidebar menu under the Settings section. Click on Project Settings to open it.
Step 4: Navigating to Domain Settings
In the Project Settings, you will see several tabs. Look for and click on the tab labeled Hosting. This tab contains all hosting-related settings for your project.
Step 5: Managing Your Domains
In the Hosting tab, scroll down until you find a section called “Custom Domains”. Under this section, you will see a list of domains associated with your project. Locate the domain for which you want to update the A records.
Step 6: Editing DNS Records
Next to your domain, click on the “..” button to access additional options. From the dropdown menu, select “Edit DNS settings”.
Step 7: Updating A Records
In the DNS settings page, locate the “A records” section. Here, you can add, edit, or delete A records for your domain. To update your A records:
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Click on the “Add new record” button if you need to add a new A record. Enter the necessary information such as the hostname (e.g., “www”) and IP address provided by your hosting provider.
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If you want to edit an existing A record, locate it in the list and click on the pencil icon next to it. Update the necessary fields and save your changes.
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If you need to delete an A record, click on the trash can icon next to it and confirm your action.
Note: Depending on your hosting provider’s requirements, you may need to add multiple A records with different hostnames (e., “www” and “@”) pointing to different IP addresses.
Step 8: Saving Your Changes
After updating your A records, make sure to save your changes by clicking on the “Save Changes” button at the bottom of the page.
Step 9: Verifying Your A Records
Once you have updated your A records, it is essential to verify if the changes have taken effect. This process may take some time due to DNS propagation. To verify your A records, you can use various online tools or wait for a few hours and try accessing your website using the updated domain name.
Conclusion
Updating your A records in Webflow is a straightforward process that allows you to connect your domain name to your website’s IP address. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily manage and update your A records in Webflow, ensuring that your domain points to the correct location.