What DNS records does Lovable need?
Last checked 31 Aug 2026
Short answer
Lovable shows the exact records to add when you connect a domain — typically an A record for the root/apex domain and a CNAME for `www` (or a subdomain), plus any verification record it asks for.
Where to find the exact records
The specific values (IP address, CNAME target, verification token) are generated per project when you add a domain in Project settings → Domains — always use the records shown there rather than guessing or reusing values from another project or tutorial, since they can be project-specific.
What the record types generally do
| Record | Purpose |
|---|---|
| A | Points your root domain (e.g. mydomain.com) to Lovable's server IP |
| CNAME | Points a subdomain (e.g. www.mydomain.com) to Lovable's hosting |
| TXT (sometimes) | Verifies you own the domain before Lovable issues SSL |
Exactly which combination you need depends on whether you're connecting the root domain, www, or both.
What DNS records do I need to add for mydomain.com and www.mydomain.com?
How to add them
- Copy the values exactly from Lovable's Domains panel.
- Add them in your DNS provider's control panel (registrar, or Cloudflare/similar if that's where your nameservers point).
- Avoid extra trailing dots, stray spaces, or leaving an old conflicting record for the same host in place.
What usually goes wrong
- Copying values from an old screenshot or someone else's setup instead of your own project's current values.
- Adding the CNAME for
wwwbut forgetting the A record for the root, so only one variant of the domain works — see how-do-i-connect-www-and-non-www-versions. - DNS provider silently modifying records (Cloudflare's proxy, for instance) — see how-do-i-connect-a-cloudflare-domain-to-lovable.
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