How do I set up SSL hosting using NameCheap for a client site in Webflow?

TL;DR
  • Enable SSL in Webflow Hosting settings and follow DNS update instructions.  
  • In NameCheap, set A records to Webflow IPs and CNAME www to proxy.webflow.com, removing any conflicting entries.  
  • Set www.yourdomain.com as the default domain in Webflow and wait for DNS propagation to enable SSL.

To set up SSL hosting for a Webflow site using NameCheap, you’ll connect your domain via Webflow’s settings and ensure SSL is enabled correctly.

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1. Enable SSL in Webflow

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  • Go to Project Settings in Webflow for your specific site.
  • Click the "Hosting" tab.
  • Scroll down and make sure “SSL” is turned ON.
  • Once enabled, Webflow may ask you to update your DNS records — the suggested settings will be shown.

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2. Update Domain Settings in NameCheap

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  • Log in to your NameCheap account.
  • Go to Domain List, then click Manage next to your client’s domain.
  • Select the "Advanced DNS" tab.
  • Under the Host Records section, set up the required DNS records:

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  A Records:

  • @ → 75.2.70.75 (Type: A)
  • @ → 99.83.190.102 (Type: A)

  

  CNAME Record:

  • www → proxy.webflow.com (Type: CNAME)

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  • Delete any other conflicting A or CNAME records that may interfere (e.g., from NameCheap’s parking page).

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3. Set Default Domain in Webflow

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  • Return to Webflow's Hosting tab.
  • Under "Custom Domains," both the root domain (yourdomain.com) and www version (www.yourdomain.com) should be listed.
  • Set “www.yourdomain.com” as the default domain. Webflow uses www with SSL by default and routes non-www to it.

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4. Wait for DNS Propagation

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  • DNS updates typically take a few minutes to 24 hours to propagate globally.
  • Use a tool like whatsmydns.net to check if the A and CNAME records have updated across key global locations.

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5. Confirm SSL Is Active

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  • Once DNS has propagated, try visiting https://www.yourdomain.com.
  • You should see a valid SSL certificate (padlock icon in browser).
  • If it still doesn’t work after 24 hours, return to Webflow and toggle the SSL switch off and back on, then re-save the domain settings.

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Summary

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To use SSL hosting with a NameCheap domain, enable SSL in Webflow’s Hosting settings, point your domain’s A and CNAME records to Webflow as instructed, and set the www version as the default domain. Once DNS updates, SSL should be active and working.

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