ConvertKit (Kit) Custom Domain Not Verifying
Quick answer
Enter the root domain without www, make DNS records match Kit's exactly, remove conflicting A/AAAA records, and wait up to 48 hours before clicking Verify again.
Most likely fix: Re-enter the domain correctly
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Re-enter the domain correctly
- Remove the domain and add it again as yourdomain.com without www
Did this fix it?2. Match the DNS records
- All three records Kit shows are required; edit or delete and re-add them at your DNS host
- Remove any extra records that conflict
Did this fix it?3. Remove conflicting A/AAAA records
- Back up current records first
- Delete other A or AAAA records for the domain, then click Verify
Did this fix it?4. Wait or contact support
- Allow 48 hours
- Then contact kit.com/support with a screenshot of your DNS records
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Domain shows Unverified in Account settings > Domains and landing pages or sending won't work on it.
Why it happens
- DNS propagation delay (24-48 hours)
- www included in the domain field
- Missing, wrong or extra DNS records
- Conflicting A or AAAA records
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