# Point a domain to fortrabbit

Source: https://docs.fortrabbit.com/platform/domains/external-domain-setup
Published: 2025-08-03
Updated: 2026-10-21
Reviewed: 2026-10-21

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


## 1. Add the domain in the dashboard

Add the domain to an environment in the dashboard. The dashboard then shows the DNS records to set.

1. Click New > "Add a new domain"
2. Choose the environment, the type "external domain", then enter the domain name
3. Keep the domain overview open to copy the DNS records

[Add a new domain](/new/domain)

## 2. Point the domain to fortrabbit

Set the records from the dashboard with the domain provider.

- For subdomains like www, use the CNAME record
- Apex domains get an A record for [forwarding](/platform/domains/domain-forwarding-service)
- Leave any other records untouched, especially MX
- Remove any AAAA records (IPv6)

Save the settings and wait for DNS propagation. How long that takes depends on the TTL of the old records.

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