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How to point a domain to Canva?

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From MilesWeb, connecting a custom domain to your Canva website increases brand recognition and credibility. By following this guide, you can effortlessly modify Canva’s DNS settings without requiring any technical know-how.

Prerequisites

Check that:

  • You have a published website on Canva.
  • You possess a domain through MilesWeb.
  • Your Canva account and MilesWeb Client Area are both logged in.

Which DNS Records Are Needed From Canva?

To link your domain to Canva, the following DNS records must be configured:

Record TypeHost/NamePoints To / ValueTTL
CNAMEwwwcanva.site3600
A Record@104.18.5.137 and 104.18.4.137£3,600.00

Make sure to create two A records with each of the provided public IPs.

Where Should These Records Be Added?

In the client area of your domain registrar

  • Go to Domains > My Domains > Manage Domain > DNS Management.
  • Create the CNAME and A records as specified above.
  • Confirm the alterations made and wait for up to 48 hours for propagation of the DNS changes.
  • If you do not see active DNS management on your domain, please contact support or submit a ticket to enable it.

Canva Final Verifications Done

  • After completion of DNS propagation wait time:
  • Navigate over to Website Settings > Domain within your account.
  • Enter your domain, then click on Connect.
  • Canva will automatically verify and attach your domain.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Check your records for typographic errors. 
  • Confirm with DNS checking tools if changes have taken effect.
  • If Canva doesn’t recognize the domain after 48 hours, contact MilesWeb Support.
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