Introduction

Setup Time: 5 minutes

The subsequent steps will let you create a record in Cloudways with the domain registered on Namecheap.

In this article, you will learn how to add a domain name to your WordPress application on the Cloudways Platform. Lets get started.

How to Create a DNS Record for Cloudways

Step One

  • First, you must log in to your domain registrar panel
  • Then select your domain name
  • Visit Advanced DNS on the right.
  • Remove any unwanted records as shown below
namecheap-dns records

Step Two

  • Add 3 New A Records

1st Record:

Type: A
Host/Name: @ or blank
Value/Target: Your IP address
TTL: Automatic/Default or select of your choice

2nd Record:

Type: A
Host/Name: www
Value/Target: Your IP address
TTL: Automatic/Default or select of your choice

3rd Record:

Type: A
Host/Name: *
Value/Target: Your IP address
TTL: Automatic/Default or select of your choice

Now, you should have added 3 A records as shown above, all with the same IP Address and TTL, only change for each A Record is the Host/Name.

How to Check DNS Records Propagation Status

You can check the status of your DNS records or particular A Records propagation by using any third-party tool such as whatsmydns.net.

That’s it! We hope this tutorial was helpful, if you feel stuck in any way please get in touch with Cloudways chat support as they are very helpful.