Can Webflow be set to work with the naked domain as the primary with www redirecting to it?
Yes, Webflow can be set up to work with the naked domain as the primary domain, with www redirecting to it. Here's how you can achieve this in Webflow:
Access the Project Settings: Log in to your Webflow account and select the project you want to set up with the naked domain.
Open the Hosting tab: Once you're on the project dashboard, click on the Hosting tab located on the left-hand side of the screen.
Add a custom domain: In the Hosting settings, under the Custom domains section, click on the "Add Custom Domain" button. Enter your naked domain without the "www" prefix (e.g., example.com) and click on the "Add Custom Domain" button.
Set up DNS records for the naked domain: After adding the custom domain, Webflow will display DNS records that need to be set up with your domain registrar. Copy the provided records (A-type records) and go to your domain registrar's DNS settings.
Update DNS records: In your domain registrar's DNS settings, update the DNS records to match the ones provided by Webflow. This will ensure that requests for the naked domain are correctly directed to your Webflow site.
Set up the www redirect: Once the DNS records have propagated (which usually takes some time), go back to the Hosting settings in Webflow. In the custom domain section, click on the "Redirect" button next to your custom domain. Enter the www version of your domain (e.g., www.example.com) and click on the "Add Redirect" button.
Publish changes: Finally, don't forget to publish your changes. Click on the "Publish" button located at the top-right corner of the Webflow Designer.
By following these steps, you'll have your naked domain set up as the primary domain, with www redirecting to it seamlessly.
Additional Questions:
- How do I add a custom domain in Webflow?
- What are A-type DNS records and how do I set them up?
- Can I set up multiple domain names for my Webflow site?
