Custom Domain Not Connecting to Vercel
Quick Answer
DNS records not added or not propagated yet. This takes 10-30 minutes. Start with "Add DNS records at your registrar" before making broader code changes.
You're in the right place if...
- !Domain still shows 'can't be reached'
- !DNS not resolving
- !No SSL certificate
Why this happens
DNS records not added or not propagated yet. This takes 10-30 minutes.
Fix
1
Add DNS records at your registrar
Add these exact records:
Type: A Name: @ Value: 76.76.21.21 Type: CNAME Name: www Value: cname.vercel-dns.com
2
Wait and verify
DNS takes 10-30 minutes. Check propagation at whatsmydns.net — enter your domain and check the A record.
Prevent this next time
Delete any old A records before adding the new one. Conflicting records cause issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
10-30 minutes for most registrars. Some can take up to 48 hours.
Go to whatsmydns.net, enter your domain, select A record. Green checkmarks mean it's propagated.
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