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Manually Configure DNS Records for Kyrios Domains

Use this guide to manually add the required DNS records at your domain registrar to connect a domain or subdomain to Kyrios when automatic Domain Connect is unavailable.

Updated over 3 months ago

Who This Is For / When to Use

Use this article if:

  • Your domain provider does not support Domain Connect

  • You chose Add record manually during domain connection

  • You need to troubleshoot DNS-related verification issues

  • You are required to manage DNS records directly (for example, Cloudflare, Namecheap, Bluehost, etc.)

Required DNS Records for Kyrios

Kyrios supports two valid manual configurations:

Option 1 (Recommended): CNAME Record

Use this for subdomains or when your registrar supports CNAME at root.

  • Type: CNAME

  • Host / Name: www (or your chosen subdomain)

  • Target / Value: sites.ludicrous.cloud

Option 2 (Alternative): A Record (Root Domain)

Use this only when CNAME is not supported at root.

  • Type: A

  • Host / Name: @

  • Example IP Address: 162.159.140.166

⚠️ Only one record per host is allowed. Remove any existing A or CNAME records for the same host before adding a new one.

Start Manual DNS Setup in Kyrios

  1. Go to Settings > Domains.

  2. Click + Connect a domain.

  3. Enter your domain or subdomain and click Continue.

  4. Select Add record manually.

Kyrios will display the exact DNS records required.

Example: Manual DNS Records Displayed by Kyrios

Kyrios may request:

  • An A record for the root domain, and

  • A CNAME record for the www subdomain

Use this information exactly as shown when configuring DNS at your registrar.

Add DNS Records in Cloudflare (Common Example)

Add A Record (Root Domain)

  1. Log in to Cloudflare and open your domain.

  2. Go to DNS.

  3. Click Add record.

  4. Configure:

    • Type: A

    • Name: @

    • Example IPv4 address: 162.159.140.166

    • Proxy status: DNS only

  5. Click Save.

Add CNAME Record (www Subdomain)

  1. Click Add record again.

  2. Configure:

    • Type: CNAME

    • Name: www

    • Target: sites.ludicrous.cloud

    • Proxy status: DNS only

  3. Click Save.

Cloudflare-Specific Requirement (Critical)

If you use Cloudflare:

  • Proxy must be disabled

  • The cloud icon must show DNS only

Kyrios does not support Cloudflare proxy for domain connections.

Verify DNS Records in Kyrios

  1. Return to Settings > Domains in Kyrios.

  2. Click Verify records.

  3. Allow 30 seconds to several minutes for initial verification.

DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours, depending on your registrar.

Common Issues and Fixes

“Couldn’t find a CNAME/A record” error

  • Record value may be incorrect

  • Extra spaces or typos in sites.ludicrous.cloud

  • Existing conflicting DNS record still present

Domain works with www but not without it

  • You added only the CNAME

  • Add the A record for the root domain or configure a redirect

Cloudflare domain not verifying

  • Proxy is enabled (orange cloud)

  • Set proxy status to DNS only and retry

DNS changes not reflecting

  • DNS propagation can take up to 24 hours

  • Wait and retry verification later

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