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Using a domain registered at Wordpress

To correctly configure DNS records on WordPress.com domains to link with Zarla websites, ensuring the site resolves properly.

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Written by Mark
Updated over a month ago

Prerequisites:

  • Access to the WordPress.com account managing the domain.

  • Zarla's required DNS record details:

    • A record IP: 109.105.219.109

    • CNAME record value: custom.zarlasites.com

Steps to Add DNS Records:

  1. Log in
    Log in to your WordPress.com account here.

  2. Access Domain Dashboard
    Navigate to your site's dashboard.
    Then go to:

    • Upgrades → Domains
      (Or Hosting → Domains if using WP Admin interface)

  3. Select Domain
    Click on the domain you want to link with your Zarla website.

  4. Open DNS Records Management
    Click on the DNS records option.
    Then click the Manage button to view existing records and add new ones.

  5. Add A Record

    • Click Add a record (usually at the top-right).

    • From the Type dropdown, select A record.

    • For Hostname, enter: @

    • For IP Address, enter: 109.105.219.109

    • Save the record.

  6. Add CNAME Record

    • Click Add a record again.

    • Select CNAME record type.

    • For Hostname, enter: www

    • For Value, enter: custom.zarlasites.com

    • Save the record.

  7. Verify Records

    • Ensure no other conflicting A or CNAME records are present for the root (@) or "www" hostnames.

    • Remove any duplicates if necessary.

  8. Confirm and Screenshot

    • Take a screenshot of your current DNS records page showing the newly added A and CNAME records.

    • Send the screenshot to the Zarla support team for verification.

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