DNS settings
If your domain is registered elsewhere than through Kotisivukamu, you need to make DNS changes yourself from your provider's dashboard.
If you registered or transferred your domain through Kotisivukamu, DNS settings are configured automatically. This guide only applies to externally registered domains.
A record (required)
Add the following A record:
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | @ | 137.66.10.148 |
This points the root domain (e.g., company.com) to your site.
AAAA record (recommended)
IPv6 support:
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AAAA | @ | 2a09:8280:1::dd:6148:0 |
WWW redirect
By default, the site works on the root domain (e.g., company.com). If you also want www.company.com to work, add the same records for the www address:
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | www | 137.66.10.148 |
| AAAA | www | 2a09:8280:1::dd:6148:0 |
The system automatically redirects www.company.com -> company.com (301 redirect). You don't need to set up a separate redirect.
Instead of A and AAAA records, you can also use a CNAME record for the www address:
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| CNAME | www | company.com |
This works just as well, as long as the root domain's A record is properly configured.
What if I want the www form as primary?
The system also supports the opposite direction. If you add the domain as www.company.com, the system will use the www form as primary and automatically redirect company.com -> www.company.com. In this case, add DNS records for both the root domain and the www address.
DNS propagation
DNS changes can take up to 24 hours, but usually they take effect within a few minutes.
Where are DNS settings configured?
The location of DNS settings varies by provider. Look for a section like "DNS", "Name servers", or "Domain settings" in your dashboard. Common providers:
- Domainhotelli: domainhotelli.fi
- Louhi: louhi.fi
- Nebula: nebula.fi
- Cloudflare: dash.cloudflare.com
- Namecheap: namecheap.com