Dedicated Domains & Setup

Dedicated domains & setup

Funnels on the client’s own domain, a separate sending domain for email reputation, and SSL that actually turns green.

www.clientbrand.com

TypeHostValueTTLCopy
CNAME www sites.ludicrous.cloud 1 hr
A @ 162.159.140.166 1 hr

Add the domain in Settings → Domains first, then create the records at the registrar.

$ dig www.clientbrand.com +short

Values shown are the common defaults. Always copy the exact records from the platform for each client.

SSL troubleshooting

SSL stuck on "pending"

Check that no AAAA (IPv6) record points elsewhere, then remove the domain and add it back to re-trigger issuance.

Cloudflare proxy is on

Set the record to DNS only (grey cloud) until the certificate is issued, then decide whether to proxy.

Old records conflict

Delete parking-page A records and duplicate CNAMEs for the same host. One host, one target.

Changes not showing

Propagation can take up to 48 hours. Check with a global DNS lookup and lower the TTL before moving.

CAA record blocks issuance

Add a CAA record allowing letsencrypt.org, or remove the restrictive CAA record.