DNS Setup Guide

Connect your custom domain to your Brennan Builds website by adding a CNAME record with your DNS provider.

What you need to do

Add a CNAME record pointing your subdomain to:

cname.vercel-dns.com

Choose your DNS provider below for step-by-step instructions.

GoDaddy
  1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and go to My Products.
  2. Find your domain and click DNS or Manage DNS.
  3. Click Add under the Records section.
  4. Select CNAME as the record type.
  5. Enter your subdomain (e.g. www) as the Name and cname.vercel-dns.com as the Value.
  6. Set TTL to 1 Hour (or the lowest available).
  7. Click Save.
Namecheap
  1. Log in to Namecheap and go to Domain List.
  2. Click Manage next to your domain.
  3. Go to the Advanced DNS tab.
  4. Click Add New Record.
  5. Select CNAME Record as the type.
  6. Enter your subdomain (e.g. www) as the Host and cname.vercel-dns.com as the Target.
  7. Set TTL to Automatic.
  8. Click the green checkmark to save.
Cloudflare
  1. Log in to your Cloudflare dashboard and select your domain.
  2. Go to DNS > Records.
  3. Click Add Record.
  4. Select CNAME as the type.
  5. Enter your subdomain (e.g. www) as the Name and cname.vercel-dns.com as the Target.
  6. Toggle the Proxy Status to DNS only (gray cloud) for initial setup.
  7. Click Save.
Google Domains
  1. Log in to Google Domains and select your domain.
  2. Go to DNS in the left sidebar.
  3. Scroll to Custom Records and click Manage Custom Records.
  4. Click Create New Record.
  5. Select CNAME as the type.
  6. Enter your subdomain (e.g. www) as the Host Name and cname.vercel-dns.com as the Data.
  7. Set TTL to 1 hour.
  8. Click Save.
Verify your domain connection

After adding the CNAME record, verify that it's working:

  1. Open your terminal and run: dig www.yourdomain.com CNAME +short
  2. You should see cname.vercel-dns.com. in the response.
  3. Alternatively, visit your domain in a browser. If you see yourBrennan Builds site, the DNS is configured correctly.
  4. SSL certificates are provisioned automatically. If you see a certificate warning, wait a few minutes and try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does DNS propagation take?

DNS changes typically propagate within 1–4 hours, but can take up to 48 hours in rare cases. Most changes are visible within 30 minutes.

What is a CNAME record?

A CNAME (Canonical Name) record maps a subdomain (like www.yourdomain.com) to another domain name. It tells DNS to look up the IP address of the target domain instead.

Can I use a root domain (e.g. yourdomain.com without www)?

CNAME records cannot be set on root domains per the DNS specification. Most providers offer an ALIAS or ANAME record for root domains, or you can set up a redirect from the root domain to www.

My domain still shows the old site after updating DNS — what do I do?

Clear your browser cache and try loading the page in an incognito/private window. DNS changes can also be cached by your ISP. If the issue persists after 48 hours, contact our support team.

Do I need to change my nameservers?

No. You only need to add a CNAME record. Your nameservers can stay with your current DNS provider.

Will my email be affected?

No. Adding a CNAME record for your subdomain (e.g. www) does not affect your email MX records or any other DNS records.

Still need help?

Our support team can help you configure your domain.

Contact Support