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# Connect Domain with Manual DNS

> Connect your domain using manual DNS by adding CNAME and TXT records to publish landing pages on your own domain.

Use **Manual DNS** if your domain is managed outside Cloudflare or if you prefer to configure DNS records yourself.

This method connects your domain by **adding DNS records in your domain provider**, then verifying them inside LanderLab.

## Before You Start

Make sure the following requirements are met:

* You have access to your **domain DNS settings** (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)
* Only **admins can add domains** in LanderLab
* Manual DNS usually requires a **subdomain** (example: `lp.yourdomain.com`), not the root domain (`yourdomain.com`)

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## Step 1: Open Domains in Settings

1. In your **LanderLab dashboard**, go to **Settings**.
2. Click the **Domains** tab.
3. You will see the **Domains list** and the option to add a new domain.

## Step 2: Click Add Domain

Click **Add Domain** in the top-right corner.

<Note>
  If you do not see this button, you likely **do not have admin permissions**.
</Note>

## Step 3: Choose Manual DNS

In the **Add New Domain** window, you will see two connection options:

* **Cloudflare (Recommended)** – automatic DNS configuration
* **Manual DNS** – configure DNS records manually

Select **Manual DNS**.

## Step 4: Enter Domain Details

Fill in the required fields:

| Field               | Description                                     |
| :------------------ | :---------------------------------------------- |
| **Domain Provider** | Select your provider (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.) |
| **Subdomain**       | The subdomain you want to use (example: `lp`)   |
| **Domain**          | Your main domain (example: `yourdomain.com`)    |
| **Workspace**       | Choose where the domain will be available       |

Workspace options:

* **All Workspaces** – any workspace can publish to this domain
* **Specific Workspace** – only selected workspace can use it

Click **Add Domain**.

### Root Domain Notes

Some domain providers **do not allow CNAME records on root domains**.

Because of this, Manual DNS usually requires a subdomain such as:

```text theme={null}
lp.yourdomain.com
www.yourdomain.com
```

If you want to use the root domain (`yourdomain.com`), you can:

* Connect the domain using **Cloudflare** (recommended), or
* Use a **subdomain like www** and redirect the root domain to it.

## Step 5: Add the DNS Records

After clicking **Add Domain**, LanderLab will open the **Domain Verification window**.

You will be asked to add DNS records.

Typically you will see two records:

| Record Type | Purpose                           |
| :---------- | :-------------------------------- |
| **CNAME**   | Routes the subdomain to LanderLab |
| **TXT**     | Verifies ownership of the domain  |

### Add the records in your domain provider

1. Log in to your **domain provider dashboard**
2. Open **DNS Management** or **Zone Editor**
3. Create the records exactly as shown in LanderLab:

* Match the **Type** (CNAME / TXT)
* Match the **Host / Name**
* Match the **Value / Target**

Tips:

* Do **not include** `https://`
* If a record already exists with the same host, **edit or remove it to avoid conflicts**

## Step 6: Verify the Records

1. Return to the **Domain Verification window** in LanderLab
2. Click **Refresh**

If the records are correct and DNS propagation has started, the verification step will continue.

## Step 7: Add the SSL Record (HTTPS)

After the first records are verified, LanderLab will prompt the next step:

A **final SSL DNS record** will appear.

### What to do

1. Wait a few minutes
2. Click **Refresh**
3. Copy the **SSL record** shown
4. Add it to your DNS provider (same process as before)
5. Return to LanderLab
6. Click **Refresh**

Once verified, **HTTPS will be enabled for your domain**.

## Step 8: Confirm the Domain is Active

After all records are added:

1. Go to **Settings → Domains**
2. Click the **Refresh icon**
3. Locate your domain in the list
4. Confirm the **Status shows "Active"**

Your domain is now ready to be used for publishing landing pages.

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## Common Issues

### Domain still shows Pending

DNS propagation may take **a few minutes up to 24–48 hours** depending on the provider.

### Incorrect Host Format

Some DNS providers expect:

```text theme={null}
lp
```

Others expect:

```text theme={null}
lp.yourdomain.com
```

Follow your provider's interface format, but ensure the **intent matches the instructions**.

<Warning>
  CNAME Not Allowed on Root Domain

  If your provider does not allow CNAME records on root domains:

  * Use a **subdomain (recommended)**
  * Or connect your domain using **Cloudflare**
</Warning>