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# Connect Namecheap Domain

When your domain is using Namecheap nameservers, you need to add DNS records in your DNS settings.Wegic will provide:

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

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## Quick Access

You can also refer to the official Namecheap guides:

* [A record setup](https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/319/2237/how-can-i-set-up-an-a-address-record-for-my-domain/)
* [CNAME setup](https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/9646/2237/how-to-create-a-cname-record-for-your-domain/)
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## **Open DNS Settings**

1. Sign in to your Namecheap account

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2. Click **Domain List** (left sidebar)
3. Click **Manage** next to your domain

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4. Go to **Advanced DNS** tab

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## **Add A Record**

### **1. Create A Record**

* In **Host Records** section, click **Add New Record**
* Select **Type → A Record**

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### **2. Fill in A Record**

* **Host** → Enter `@`
* **Value** → Paste the IP address provided by Wegic
* **TTL** → Set to Automatic (or default)

### **3. Save A Record**

* Click the green **Save changes** icon

## **Add CNAME Record**

### **1. Create CNAME Record**

* Click **Add New Record**
* Select **Type → CNAME Record**

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### **2. Fill in CNAME Record**

* **Host** → Enter prefix only (e.g. `www`)
* **Value** → Paste the CNAME provided by Wegic (e.g. `xxxxx.n2.wegic.app`)
* **TTL** → Set to Automatic (or default)

### **3. Save CNAME Record**

* Click the green **Save changes** icon
* Or click **Save All Changes** if shown

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## **Check Conflicting Records**

Make sure there are no existing records with the same Host:

* A Record
* CNAME Record
* URL Redirect (Unmasked / Masked / Permanent)
* ALIAS Record

If any exist, remove them before continuing.

Here is the example of conflicting records:

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## **DNS Update Time**

* New records usually take effect within **30 minutes**

## **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

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## **Important Notes**

* Do not include your domain in **Host** (e.g. use `www`, not `www.domain.com`)
* Namecheap automatically appends your domain to Host
* Value must be a valid target (domain or IP, not random text)
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