A root domain represents the core of a URL, such as “something.com,” as opposed to subdomains like “subdomain.something.com” or “www.something.com.” Setting up a root domain is essential for launching and managing your site on your platform.
Adding a New Domain #
Navigate to Settings from the left menu on your platform, then select Domains from the Settings submenu.
Click “Connect a Domain” to add a new domain within the modal.
Next, choose the option to connect the domain to a funnel, website, store, blog, or webinar.
Enter your root domain URL in the provided field, then click continue.
Since this is a root domain, you also have the option to add the “www” subdomain by toggling the option.
Create a DNS Record #
If the DNS records were not automatically linked to your domain, log in to your domain registrar (e.g., Namecheap) and navigate to the DNS Management page for your domain.
If no A record exists, create a new one by clicking Add, selecting “A” as the record type, using “@” as the host for the root domain, and entering “162.159.140.166” in the “Points To” field. Otherwise, select “CNAME” as the record type, using “www” as the host for the root domain, and enter “sites.ludicrous.cloud” in the “Points To” field.
Set the TTL to 30 minutes for quicker propagation and click Save.
Once you have completed this, select the “Verify Records” button within the CRM to begin the verification process. Please allow up to 10 minutes for this to be completed.
Select the Funnel or Website #
To connect the domain with a funnel or website, select the appropriate option from the drop-down menu and designate the default page for the domain.
If the initial attempts fail, allow time for the root domain to propagate. A success message will confirm when the domain is ready.
Set the Site’s 404 / Error Page #
Optionally, you may select the desired page to be displayed as your error page from the drop-down menu.
With these steps completed, your site will be live and accessible via both the root domain and the “www” subdomain!
Frequently Asked Questions #
What is a root domain? #
A root domain is the core of a URL, such as “something.com,” as opposed to subdomains like “subdomain.something.com” or “www.something.com.”
Where do I connect a new domain? #
Navigate to Settings > Domains, click “Connect a Domain,” then choose whether to connect it to a funnel, website, store, blog, or webinar.
What DNS records do I need to add? #
If no A record exists, add an A record with host “@” pointing to 162.159.140.166. Otherwise, add a CNAME record with host “www” pointing to sites.ludicrous.cloud.
What TTL should I set? #
Set the TTL to 30 minutes for quicker propagation, then save the record before verifying in the CRM.
How long does domain verification take? #
After clicking “Verify Records,” allow up to 10 minutes for the verification process to complete. If it fails initially, allow more time for propagation.
Can I serve both the root domain and the www subdomain? #
Yes. When adding a root domain you can toggle the option to also include the “www” subdomain, making your site accessible from both addresses.
