What are the required records to connect a subdomain to Webflow if the main domain is not meant to be connected?
TL;DR
- Log in to your domain registrar, access DNS settings, and create a CNAME record for the subdomain pointing to proxy-ssl.webflow.com.
- Ensure the subdomain is listed in your Webflow project's hosting settings and verify DNS propagation.
To connect a subdomain to Webflow when the main domain is not connected, you'll need to set up specific DNS records.
1. Access Your DNS Settings
- Log in to your domain registrar where your main domain is registered.
- Navigate to the DNS settings or DNS management area of the subdomain you wish to connect.
2. Add the CNAME Record for the Subdomain
- Create a CNAME record for your subdomain. For example, if your subdomain is "blog.example.com", your CNAME should point to proxy-ssl.webflow.com.
- Ensure the subdomain is correctly listed in your Webflow project settings under the "Hosting" tab.
3. Verify Propagation
- Use a DNS propagation checker to verify that your CNAME record is correctly propagated across the internet. This might take some time, up to 48 hours.
Summary
To connect a subdomain to Webflow, you need to set a CNAME record pointing the subdomain (like "blog.example.com") to proxy-ssl.webflow.com in your domain's DNS settings. Ensure this setup is correctly reflected in your Webflow project's hosting settings. This will allow traffic to resolve properly to your Webflow-hosted content for the subdomain only.
