# Point a domain to fortrabbit

Source: https://docs.fortrabbit.com/platform/dns/external-domain-setup
Reviewed: 2026-07-04

> Point a domain at fortrabbit: add it in the dashboard, copy the DNS records it generates, and set them at the domain provider.


## 1. Tell fortrabbit about your domain

First, add your domain to your fortrabbit environment in the dashboard to generate the DNS records you'll need.

1. Click New > "Add a new domain" and follow the steps
2. Choose a domain name and an environment
3. Keep the overview tab open to copy the desired DNS settings

:BlockLink{title="Add a new domain" path="/new/domain"}

## 2. Point the domain to fortrabbit

Update your domain provider's DNS settings using the records generated in your fortrabbit dashboard to route traffic to fortrabbit.

- For sub domains like www, use the CNAME record
- Apex domains get an A record for [forwarding](/platform/dns/domain-forwarding-service)
- Leave any other records untouched, especially MX
- Remove any AAAA records (IPV6)

Save the settings with your domain provider and wait for DNS propagation. This depends on the TTL settings of your DNS records and typically takes up to 6 hours.

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- [Domain provider overview](/integrations/dns/intro)