Domain Troubleshooting
Having issues connecting your domain? Here are solutions to the most common problems.
Domain Not Connecting
Check DNS Propagation
DNS changes can take 24-48 hours to propagate worldwide. Use an online DNS checker to see if your records have updated.
Verify Your Records
Common mistakes include:
- Wrong IP address
- Typos in the record
- Using the wrong record type
- Conflicting records
Remove Conflicting Records
If you have existing A or CNAME records for your domain, remove them before adding the Framekit records.
SSL Certificate Issues
Certificate Not Provisioning
SSL certificates are automatically generated once your domain connects. If it's been more than 24 hours:
Mixed Content Warnings
If you see browser warnings about insecure content:
- Ensure all images and resources use HTTPS
- Check for hardcoded HTTP links in your content
Site Not Loading on Custom Domain
Check Domain Status in Settings
Go to Settings > Domains and verify:
- ✅ Connected
- ✅ SSL Active
- ✅ Live
Ensure Site is Published
Your site must be published to your Framekit subdomain before a custom domain will work.
Clear Browser Cache
Sometimes browsers cache DNS information. Try:
- Opening in an incognito/private window
- Clearing your browser cache
- Trying a different browser
WWW vs Non-WWW
Redirecting Between Versions
If www.yourdomain.com works but yourdomain.com doesn't (or vice versa):
Still Having Issues?
If you've tried everything above:
- Your domain name
- Screenshots of your DNS settings
- What you've already tried