How Do I Add a CAA Record for SSL Certificates When Launching a SoCast Website?

How Do I Add a CAA Record for SSL Certificates When Launching a SoCast Website?

To add a CAA (Certificate Authority Authorization) record for your domain when launching a SoCast website, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your DNS provider's management portal.
  2. Navigate to the DNS settings for your domain.
  3. Add a new CAA record with the following details:
    • Flags: Usually set to 0.
    • Tag: Commonly issue, issuewild, or iodef.
    • Value: Specifies the Certificate Authority (CA), e.g., letsencrypt.org.

    Example: CAA 0 issue "letsencrypt.org"

  4. Save the record.
  5. Test and verify that the CAA record is correctly configured using tools like SSL Labs or similar services.
  6. Ensure your domain's A record is pointing to the correct SoCast IP address.
  7. Note: After making DNS changes, it may take up to 48 hours for changes to propagate. You may see a security warning during this time, which is normal.

For more information, see our article: Managing Your DNS Changes to Launch Your SoCast Website.

If you require further assistance with DNS configuration, SoCast offers a paid support service. Please contact support for more details.

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