DNS Setup

DNS configuration is the only manual step. Here's exactly what records you need.

Required Records

Add these records at your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.):

Your server IP is shown in your Omaship dashboard after creating your app.

Provider-Specific Guides

Cloudflare

1. Go to DNS → Records
2. Add A record: Name @, IPv4 [your IP], Proxy status: DNS only
3. Add A record: Name www, IPv4 [your IP], Proxy status: DNS only
4. Add CNAME: Name *.preview, Target yourdomain.com

Namecheap

1. Go to Domain List → Manage → Advanced DNS
2. Add A record: Host @, Value [your IP]
3. Add A record: Host www, Value [your IP]
4. Add CNAME: Host *.preview, Value yourdomain.com. (note the trailing dot)

GoDaddy

1. Go to My Products → DNS
2. Add A record: Name @, Value [your IP]
3. Add A record: Name www, Value [your IP]
4. Add CNAME: Name *.preview, Value @

Propagation Time

DNS changes typically take 5-30 minutes to propagate. You can check status at:

• dnschecker.org
• whatsmydns.net

Troubleshooting

Site not loading after DNS change

• Wait 30 minutes for propagation
• Clear browser cache or try incognito mode
• Verify records at dnschecker.org

SSL certificate errors

• If using Cloudflare, ensure proxy is disabled (gray cloud)
• SSL certificates are issued automatically—give it 5 minutes after DNS propagates

Preview deployments not working

• Verify the wildcard CNAME *.preview is set correctly
• Some registrars don't support wildcard CNAMEs—check your provider's docs