What is the issue I'm encountering when trying to paste my A records into Google Domains for my Webflow website?
TL;DR
- Add each Webflow A record (75.2.70.75 and 99.83.190.102) individually in Google Domains using “@” as the name and A as the type.
- Ensure no formatting errors, paste only clean IPs, and delete any conflicting existing A records before adding new ones.
You're likely encountering an issue with pasting A records into Google Domains because the format, values, or record types are incorrect or not accepted due to field restrictions.
1. Verify Webflow A Record Details
Make sure you are using the correct A records provided by Webflow. As of the latest Webflow configuration, you should add two A records:
- A record 1: 75.2.70.75
- A record 2: 99.83.190.102
These should both be set with the @ symbol as the host/name.
2. Use the Correct Format in Google Domains
- Log into Google Domains, go to My Domains > DNS.
- Under "Custom resource records":
- Name: Enter @
- Type: Select A
- TTL: Leave default or set to 3600
- Data: Enter 75.2.70.75 and click Add
- Then do the same for 99.83.190.102
If these fields don’t accept the values, check for:
- Extra spaces or hidden characters when pasting IPs.
- Attempting to paste both records at once: Google Domains only allows one entry per line, so each A record needs to be submitted individually.
3. Avoid Common Mistakes
- Don’t paste the entire DNS record line (e.g., “@ A 75.2.70.75”). Google Domains uses separate fields.
- Don't add HTTP/HTTPS or domain name in A records—only add clean IP addresses.
- Ensure there are no existing conflicting A records (with name “@”). Delete those first if necessary.
4. Confirm with Webflow’s Hosting Tab
- In your Webflow project, go to Project Settings > Hosting.
- Confirm that the A and CNAME records listed there match what you’re entering into Google Domains.
Summary
You're likely running into a format or input issue when adding Webflow’s A records to Google Domains. Make sure to input each A record individually using only the IP (75.2.70.75 and 99.83.190.102), using “@” as the name, and ensure no conflicting records exist.
