beehiiv Custom Domain Not Verifying
Quick answer
A beehiiv custom domain stuck on 'Verifying Configuration' is usually DNS propagation (up to 72 hours), Cloudflare proxying, or old A/CNAME records. Set records to DNS only and delete conflicts.
Most likely fix: Switch Cloudflare records to DNS only
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Switch Cloudflare records to DNS only
- Open your Cloudflare DNS tab
- Click the orange cloud on each beehiiv record so it turns grey (DNS only)
Did this fix it?2. Remove conflicting records
- Delete any existing www CNAME or A records and registrar parking records
- Add exactly the records beehiiv lists
- Refresh both beehiiv and your DNS dashboard
Did this fix it?3. Wait, then escalate
- Allow up to 72 hours
- Screenshot your DNS records
- Use the beehiiv help chatbot to open a ticket if still unverified
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Domain shows Verifying Configuration or an error after adding DNS records.
Why it happens
- DNS propagation takes up to 72 hours
- Cloudflare orange-cloud proxy hides record values
- Leftover parking, A or www CNAME records
- Records added at the wrong host or registrar
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