ConvertKit (Kit) Custom Domain Not Verifying

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Workaround available Web Updated November 13, 2026Based on 2 user reportsHow we research

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. 1. Re-enter the domain correctly

    1. Remove the domain and add it again as yourdomain.com without www
    Did this fix it?
  2. 2. Match the DNS records

    1. All three records Kit shows are required; edit or delete and re-add them at your DNS host
    2. Remove any extra records that conflict
    Did this fix it?
  3. 3. Remove conflicting A/AAAA records

    1. Back up current records first
    2. Delete other A or AAAA records for the domain, then click Verify
    Did this fix it?
  4. 4. Wait or contact support

    1. Allow 48 hours
    2. 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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