Verifying Your Domain
After adding a domain, you need to configure two DNS records and click Verify to complete setup.
Required DNS Records
When you add a domain, ClickSpot generates a unique verification token. You need to add two DNS records:
1. CNAME Record
Points your domain to ClickSpot's servers:
| Type | Name/Host | Value/Target |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | links (your subdomain) | r.clickspot.io |
2. TXT Record
Proves you own the domain:
| Type | Name/Host | Value |
|---|---|---|
| TXT | _clickspot-verify.links | clickspot-verify=YOUR_TOKEN |
The exact TXT record name and value are shown in your domain settings after you add the domain.
Verifying Your Domain
- Add both DNS records at your DNS provider
- Wait for DNS propagation (usually 5-30 minutes)
- Go to Domains in your workspace
- Click the Verify button next to your domain
If verification succeeds, your domain becomes active immediately. SSL certificates are provisioned automatically.
Common Verification Issues
DNS Not Propagated
DNS changes take time to spread across the internet. Wait 15-30 minutes and try again. Use dnschecker.org to check if your DNS has propagated.
Wrong Record Type
Make sure you're using a CNAME record pointing to r.clickspot.io. Using A records or incorrect targets will cause verification to fail.
Proxy Enabled
If using Cloudflare, ensure the proxy is disabled (gray cloud) for the domain record. The orange cloud (proxy enabled) can interfere with verification.
Conflicting Records
Check for existing A, AAAA, or CNAME records on the same subdomain. Remove or update conflicting records.
SSL Certificate
We automatically provision free SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt. Certificates are:
- Issued within minutes of DNS verification
- Automatically renewed before expiration
- Trusted by all major browsers
You don't need to do anything to manage SSL — it's fully automatic.