> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.wegic.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.wegic.ai/features/custom-domain/connect-ionos-domain.md).

# Connect IONOS Domain

When your domain is using IONOS DNS, you need to add DNS records in your domain settings.

Wegic will provide:

* A record value (IP address)
* CNAME record value (domain)

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## IONOS Official Guides

You can refer to the official IONOS documentation:

* [A record setup](https://www.ionos.com/help/domains/configuring-your-ip-address/changing-a-domains-ipv4/ipv6-address-a/aaaa-record)
* [CNAME record setup](https://www.ionos.com/help/domains/configuring-cname-records-for-subdomains/configuring-a-cname-record-for-a-subdomain/)
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## Open DNS Settings

1. Sign in to your [IONOS account](https://my.ionos.com/)
2. Go to [Domains & SSL](https://my.ionos.com/domains)
3. Select your domain
4. Click **DNS** or **Edit DNS** Settings
5. Open the **DNS** Records section

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## Add A Record

1. Click **Add Record**

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2. Select **Type → A**

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3. Fill in A Record

* **Host Name** → Enter @ (root domain)
* **Points to** → Paste the IP address provided by Wegic
* **TTL** → Keep default

4. Click to **Save** A Record

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## Add CNAME Record

1. Click **Add Record**

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2. Select **Type → CNAME**

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3. Fill in CNAME Record

* **Host Name** → Enter prefix only (e.g. www)
* **Points to** → Paste the CNAME provided by Wegic (e.g. xxxxx.n2.wegic.app)
* **TTL** → Keep default

4. Click to **Save** CNAME Record

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## Important Notes

* Field names may appear as **Host Name / Points to** instead of **Name / Value**
* Only one record type can exist per host (A or CNAME)
* **Remove conflicting records before saving**
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## DNS Update Time

* Usually within 1 hour
* May take up to 48 hours globally

## Finish in Wegic

1. Return to Wegic
2. Click **Update / Publish** (top-right corner) → This opens the publish settings modal
3. In the modal, click **Custom Domain → Connect**
4. Verification starts automatically
5. If successful, you will see a success message
6. Click **Publish** to apply your website to the domain