DNS Configuration
Route your website traffic through AtomicEdge protection by updating your DNS settings.
This is the most critical step - your website won't be protected until DNS is properly configured.
DNS Configuration Guide
🎯 Understanding DNS Basics
Learn how DNS routing works with AtomicEdge protection.
- How traffic routing changes with AtomicEdge
- Getting your WAF endpoint information
- DNS record types (A records vs CNAME)
📝 Updating DNS Records
Step-by-step instructions for changing your DNS records.
- Accessing your DNS provider
- Choosing between A records and CNAME records
- Common DNS configurations
🌐 Subdomain Configuration
Configure protection for www, blog, shop, and other subdomains.
- Individual subdomain records vs wildcard records
- Common subdomain scenarios
- Email and special subdomain considerations
✅ Verification & Testing
Confirm your DNS changes are working properly.
- Check DNS propagation globally
- Verify protection status in dashboard
- Test website functionality and SSL
🛠️ Troubleshooting
Fix common DNS configuration problems.
- Site not loading after DNS change
- SSL certificate errors
- Mixed content and performance issues
🏢 Provider-Specific Guides
Detailed instructions for popular DNS providers.
- Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Namecheap
- Amazon Route 53, Google Domains
- Hosting provider DNS management
Quick Setup Summary
Essential Steps
- Get your WAF endpoint IP from AtomicEdge dashboard
- Access your DNS provider (Cloudflare, GoDaddy, etc.)
- Update A records to point to AtomicEdge IP
- Configure subdomains (www, blog, etc.)
- Wait for propagation (5-60 minutes)
- Verify in dashboard that protection is active
Common Configuration
@ → 198.51.100.10 (AtomicEdge WAF IP)
www → 198.51.100.10 (AtomicEdge WAF IP)Need Help?
- 💬 Live Chat: Get immediate help with DNS setup
- 📧 Email Support: Send us your domain for configuration check
- 🛠️ Managed Setup: We can configure DNS for you (Enterprise)