How to add a CAA record on Network Solutions

Step-by-step instructions on adding a CAA record on Network Solutions

Adding a DNS CAA record to your website is a great way to prevent mis-issuance. That’s because it restricts what Certificate Authorities can and cannot issue SSL certificates for your domain. It’s not required, but we recommend setting one up.

Here are step-by-step instructions on how to add a CAA record on Network Solutions

How to add a CAA record on Network Solutions

1. Select My Domain Names

   Find this option in Account Manager



2. Manage your Domain

   Select the domain you’d like to add the record for click Edit DNS



3. Change Where the Domain Points

   In the green box, select Change Where Domain Points

4. Advanced DNS

   Select Advanced DNS from the options presented



5. Pick Record Type

   Select the type of record you’d like to add, choose TXT



6. Edit TXT Records

   In the Text Section, select the Edit option

7. Add your CAA Record

   Type the host name and insert your text record, click continue



8. Save changes

   Select the Save option