NameSilo

Connect NameSilo domains to Webflow sites through DNS configuration for custom domain hosting.

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How to integrate NameSilo with Webflow

Connect NameSilo domains to Webflow through DNS configuration. Manage nameservers and DNS records directly in NameSilo while Webflow handles hosting and SSL certificate provisioning.

Use Webflow’s Quick Connect to automate your domain connect. If you’re comfortable with manual DNS entry, you can also use NameSilo’s pre-configured DNS templates for quick setup or set up manual DNS configuration for custom routing. You can also build with the NameSilo API for automated workflows.

Note: Always get current DNS values directly from your Webflow site settings rather than using older documentation. See Webflow's DNS migration guide for details.

Quick Connect automated setup

Webflow's Quick Connect provides automated domain connection without manual DNS entry. This method uses Entri integration to connect supported domains through an automated workflow.

Access Quick Connect from the domain connection interface in Webflow Site settings. The system detects your registrar and provides guided steps. For NameSilo domains, you may need to provide account credentials or API access for automated DNS record creation.

This method handles DNS verification automatically and uses current DNS values. It requires granting temporary access to your domain registrar account and may not support all domain configurations or TLDs.

Connect with NameSilo's Webflow DNS template

NameSilo provides a pre-configured DNS template that automatically sets up required DNS records for Webflow.

Here is the easiest way you can integrate NameSilo with Webflow.

For new domain registrations:

For existing domains:

  • Navigate to Domain Manager in your NameSilo account
  • Verify the domain uses NameSilo's default nameservers (NS1.DNSOWL.COM, NS2.DNSOWL.COM, NS3.DNSOWL.COM)
  • Access DNS settings for your domain
  • Apply the pre-built Webflow template
  • Allow up to 48 hours for DNS propagation if nameservers were recently changed

Note: Pre-configured templates may contain outdated DNS records due to Webflow's infrastructure changes. Verify the template uses current DNS values from your Webflow site settings, or use Quick Connect instead.

Manual DNS configuration

Manual DNS configuration works when you need custom routing or subdomain setups. This method requires entering specific DNS values that Webflow provides during the domain connection process.

Add your domain in Webflow under Site Settings > Publishing > Production. Webflow generates the required DNS records with current values for their infrastructure.

In NameSilo's DNS Manager, create each record type using the values from Webflow:

  • Add the A record for your apex domain
  • Add the CNAME record for www subdomain routing
  • Add the TXT record with Webflow's verification code
  • Save changes and wait for DNS propagation

Important: Do not use DNS values from older guides. Get current record values directly from your Webflow site settings. DNS requirements changed with Webflow's Cloudflare migration.

Manual configuration allows the following use cases:

  • Setting up custom subdomains as detailed in Webflow's subdomain connection guide
  • Keeping existing DNS records for email or other services
  • Creating multi-subdomain architectures
  • Testing domain connections before applying templates

Build with Webflow and NameSilo APIs

The NameSilo API supports automated domain management for agencies and developers managing multiple client sites. Combine NameSilo's domain registration and DNS management APIs with Webflow's API to build end-to-end automation for domain provisioning, DNS configuration, and site deployment.

NameSilo's API supports domain registration, DNS record management, domain transfers, and WHOIS operations. Webflow's API handles site creation, publishing, and domain connection.

Common automation patterns include:

  • Bulk domain provisioning for multi-client agencies
  • Automated domain registration when new Webflow sites are created
  • Automated DNS record updates synchronized with site deployments

A typical workflow can look like this:

  • Register domains through NameSilo's domain registration API
  • Configure DNS records through NameSilo's DNS management API with Webflow's required A, CNAME, and TXT records
  • Connect the domain to a Webflow site through Webflow's API

This reduces setup time from hours to minutes per domain for agencies onboarding new clients or deploying multiple sites.

What you can build

Integrating NameSilo with Webflow enables custom-branded website delivery with professional domain management.

  • Agency client portfolios: Build custom-branded websites where clients own their NameSilo domains while you manage Webflow design and hosting, keeping domain registration and site development separate.
  • E-commerce storefronts: Launch online stores with custom domains connecting NameSilo's domain management to Webflow's e-commerce capabilities, including product pages, checkout flows, and customer accounts.
  • Marketing landing pages: Deploy campaign-specific landing pages on dedicated domains or subdomains for rapid testing of different domain strategies.
  • Multi-site operations: Manage multiple websites across different domains using NameSilo's bulk domain management with Webflow's multi-site hosting.

Frequently asked questions

  • Three DNS records complete the connection:

    1. An A record that uses the hostname ‘@' and points to the IP address 198.202.211.1 for apex domain routing
    2. A CNAME record that uses hostname 'www' and points to cdn.webflow.com for www subdomain traffic
    3. A TXT record that uses hostname '_webflow' with a unique verification code that Webflow provides when you add the domain in Site settings

    Create these records through NameSilo's DNS Manager or apply the pre-configured Webflow template that sets up all three automatically. DNS propagation typically completes within 48 hours globally.

    Three DNS records complete the connection:

    1. An A record that uses the hostname ‘@' and points to the IP address 198.202.211.1 for apex domain routing
    2. A CNAME record that uses hostname 'www' and points to cdn.webflow.com for www subdomain traffic
    3. A TXT record that uses hostname '_webflow' with a unique verification code that Webflow provides when you add the domain in Site settings

    Create these records through NameSilo's DNS Manager or apply the pre-configured Webflow template that sets up all three automatically. DNS propagation typically completes within 48 hours globally.

  • Yes, Webflow automatically generates and renews SSL certificates for custom domains connected through NameSilo. Sites created after November 2018 receive automatic SSL provisioning once DNS records point correctly to Webflow's servers.

    Certificate generation begins after DNS verification completes and can take a few hours. Custom SSL certificate uploads are available only for Enterprise plan customers. Avoid using proxy services like Cloudflare during initial setup, as these can interfere with automatic SSL provisioning by preventing Webflow from verifying domain ownership.

    Yes, Webflow automatically generates and renews SSL certificates for custom domains connected through NameSilo. Sites created after November 2018 receive automatic SSL provisioning once DNS records point correctly to Webflow's servers.

    Certificate generation begins after DNS verification completes and can take a few hours. Custom SSL certificate uploads are available only for Enterprise plan customers. Avoid using proxy services like Cloudflare during initial setup, as these can interfere with automatic SSL provisioning by preventing Webflow from verifying domain ownership.

  • Yes, you can connect NameSilo subdomains to Webflow sites using manual DNS configuration. Subdomains require a CNAME record pointing to cdn.webflow.com and a TXT record for verification, but don't need the A record used for apex domains.

    In NameSilo's DNS Manager, create a CNAME record with your subdomain as the hostname (like 'blog' or 'shop') and cdn.webflow.com as the target. Add the TXT record with the verification code Webflow provides. This setup works for connecting multiple subdomains to different Webflow sites under a single apex domain.

    Yes, you can connect NameSilo subdomains to Webflow sites using manual DNS configuration. Subdomains require a CNAME record pointing to cdn.webflow.com and a TXT record for verification, but don't need the A record used for apex domains.

    In NameSilo's DNS Manager, create a CNAME record with your subdomain as the hostname (like 'blog' or 'shop') and cdn.webflow.com as the target. Add the TXT record with the verification code Webflow provides. This setup works for connecting multiple subdomains to different Webflow sites under a single apex domain.

  • The "too many redirects" error typically occurs when you haven't set a default domain in Webflow or when SSL and redirect settings conflict. This is one of the most common post-connection issues.

    Fix this by accessing Site settings > Publishing > Production and setting either your apex domain or www subdomain as the default. After setting the default domain, republish your site to apply the change. This tells Webflow which version of your domain to use and eliminates redirect loops between the apex and www versions.

    The "too many redirects" error typically occurs when you haven't set a default domain in Webflow or when SSL and redirect settings conflict. This is one of the most common post-connection issues.

    Fix this by accessing Site settings > Publishing > Production and setting either your apex domain or www subdomain as the default. After setting the default domain, republish your site to apply the change. This tells Webflow which version of your domain to use and eliminates redirect loops between the apex and www versions.

  • Your NameSilo domain should use NameSilo's default nameservers for standard Webflow connections. These are NS1.DNSOWL.COM, NS2.DNSOWL.COM, and NS3.DNSOWL.COM.

    These nameservers allow you to manage DNS records through NameSilo's interface while Webflow handles hosting. Verify nameserver settings in your NameSilo Domain Manager before applying DNS templates or manual configuration.

    If you recently changed nameservers, allow up to 48 hours for the change to propagate before attempting to connect the domain to Webflow. Alternative nameserver configurations require manual DNS management outside NameSilo's interface.

    Your NameSilo domain should use NameSilo's default nameservers for standard Webflow connections. These are NS1.DNSOWL.COM, NS2.DNSOWL.COM, and NS3.DNSOWL.COM.

    These nameservers allow you to manage DNS records through NameSilo's interface while Webflow handles hosting. Verify nameserver settings in your NameSilo Domain Manager before applying DNS templates or manual configuration.

    If you recently changed nameservers, allow up to 48 hours for the change to propagate before attempting to connect the domain to Webflow. Alternative nameserver configurations require manual DNS management outside NameSilo's interface.

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NameSilo is an ICANN-accredited domain registrar that manages over 3 million domains. The platform includes free WHOIS privacy protection, DNS management, email forwarding, and Domain Defender security. NameSilo offers transparent pricing without hidden fees and provides API access for automated domain management.

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