Setting up your DNS records step by step

The record you need to create

You need one CNAME record that points your domain at Local Directory AI's servers. The exact value is shown in Settings → Domain after you enter your domain name.

For a root domain (yourdirectory.com)

Some registrars don't support CNAME records on the root (also called an "apex" or "naked" domain). Options:

• CNAME flattening — Cloudflare and some others flatten root CNAMEs automatically. Use @ as the host.
• ALIAS or ANAME record — supported by Route 53, DNSimple, and others. Behaves like a CNAME at the root.
• Redirect www to root — create the CNAME on www and redirect the root to www. Most registrars support URL redirects.

For a subdomain (directory.yoursite.com)

Create a standard CNAME record with the subdomain as the host (e.g. directory) and the value shown in your dashboard.

Testing your DNS

Use a tool like dnschecker.org or run dig yourcomain.com CNAME in a terminal to verify the record is resolving correctly before clicking Verify in your dashboard.