Connect a custom domain to Pagecloud
Pagecloud AI Sites and classic Pagecloud sites use different DNS records. Choose your site type before changing DNS.
Which type of Pagecloud site do I have?
You have an AI Site if your editor includes Ask Paige, Your theme, Pages & settings, and Media library.
You have a classic Pagecloud site if it opens in the classic drag-and-drop editor.
Never use records from one site type for the other.
How do I connect a domain to an AI Site?
AI Site verification records are generated for your domain. Copy them from Pagecloud instead of using hard-coded values from another guide.
- Publish your AI Site.
- Open the Pagecloud logo menu and select Project dashboard.
- Select Domain in the project sidebar.
- On the Domain setup page, enter your domain under Custom domain.
- Select Add domain. Pagecloud now displays the records for your domain.
- Sign in to the provider that manages your DNS.
- Copy every Type, Name, and Value exactly as displayed in Pagecloud.
- Return to Pagecloud and select Check status.
If your provider does not support the displayed ANAME or ALIAS record, expand No ANAME/ALIAS support? Use A records instead. Add every A and TXT record shown there.
The setup is complete when the overall badge says Connected and both the root and www hostnames show DNS connected and SSL active.
See Publish and connect an AI Site domain for record types, status messages, SSL, and troubleshooting details.
How do I connect a classic Pagecloud site?
Publish the site before adding a custom domain. You can use the provider-specific guides or the general instructions below:
Classic site DNS records
Sign in to your DNS provider and add these records:
| Type | Name | Value | TTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | @ | 52.21.96.107 | Automatic or 1 hour |
| A | @ | 52.3.106.31 | Automatic or 1 hour |
| CNAME | www | proxy2.pagecloud.com | Automatic or 1 hour |
Remove conflicting A or CNAME records for @ and www. Do not remove MX or other email records.
Return to Domain setup in Pagecloud and select Test connection. Once connected, choose the root or www version under Preferred URL.
How long does a domain take to connect?
DNS changes often appear within a few hours, but can take up to 48 hours. Check that every record is correct before waiting.
For an AI Site, use Check status to review the root and www hostnames separately. For a classic site, use Test connection.
Does Pagecloud provide SSL?
Yes. Pagecloud automatically provisions SSL after the correct records are visible. A domain is not ready until its SSL status is active.
See Fix SSL certificate errors if the certificate remains pending.
Can I switch a domain to another Pagecloud site?
Yes, but a domain can be attached to only one site at a time. If the sites use different editors, their DNS records will also be different.
Follow Switch which site uses a custom domain before disconnecting the current site.