How to Connect Your Domain to Webflow

Introduction

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Connecting a custom domain to Webflow is one of the most important steps when launching a website. Whether you're a freelancer, a business owner or a beginner building your first site, having your own domain dramatically improves professionalism, branding and SEO.

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In this tutorial, I walk through exactly how to connect your domain to Webflow in 2025 using clear, actionable steps. This guide covers DNS settings, Webflow hosting configuration, common mistakes and how to ensure your site goes live correctly on both www and non-www versions.

Why Connecting Your Domain Properly Matters

A well-configured domain ensures:
• Your website loads securely using HTTPS
• Google can crawl and index your pages
• Visitors land on the correct version of your site
• Redirects and domain structure work seamlessly
• Your brand is consistent across online channels

Incorrect domain settings are one of the most common causes of launch delays, downtime and SEO issues. This article outlines the safest and most up-to-date method for 2025.

Step 1: Add Your Domain Inside Webflow Hosting

Start by opening your Webflow project and going to:
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Project Settings → Hosting → Custom Domains

Enter your primary domain (for example, yourdomain.com). Webflow will automatically generate a list of DNS records you need to add to your domain registrar.
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You will typically see:
• Two A records pointing to Webflow’s IP addresses
• One CNAME record for the www version
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These must be entered exactly as Webflow provides them.

Step 2: Add DNS Records at Your Domain Registrar

Log into the provider where you bought your domain (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, Google Domains, CrazyDomains, Porkbun, etc.).
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Go to the DNS management area and add the records Webflow displayed:
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A Records
• @ → 75.2.70.75
• @ → 99.83.190.102
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CNAME
• www → proxy-ssl.webflow.com
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These are the correct Webflow DNS values for 2025. Ensure all old or conflicting DNS entries are removed before saving.

Step 3: Set the Default Domain in Webflow

After adding DNS records, return to Webflow hosting settings and choose your primary domain. Most users should select the www version as default, ensuring the non-www version redirects properly.

Correct domain configuration prevents duplicate content issues and ensures all visitors land on the preferred URL.

Step 4: Wait for DNS Propagation

DNS changes can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours. During this time, your site may appear offline or partially connected. This is normal.

Webflow will show a green checkmark once your domain is fully connected.

Step 5: Publish Your Site to the Custom Domain

Once DNS is connected:
Click Publish → Select your custom domain → Publish

Your site will go live on your domain with Webflow hosting, SSL and redirects automatically enabled.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Adding extra A records that conflict with Webflow
• Using the wrong CNAME value
• Forgetting to remove placeholder DNS entries from old hosts
• Not setting a default domain in Webflow
• Publishing only to the staging domain
• Leaving DNS TTL too high, delaying propagation

Following the exact steps in the video avoids all of these issues.

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Final Thoughts

Connecting a domain to Webflow is straightforward once you understand how DNS works and which records Webflow requires. With the updated workflow for 2025, it’s now easier and more reliable than ever.

If you build sites for clients, this process will become part of your standard launch checklist and ensure every project goes live smoothly.