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Fix a misconfigured domain

Troubleshoot Invalid Configuration.

If your domain status shows Invalid Configuration, the DNS records aren't matching what learnfrom expects. Here's how to fix it.

Common causes

  • Wrong record type — using CNAME where you need an A record, or vice versa.
  • Wrong value — the IP or hostname doesn't exactly match the one shown in your dashboard.
  • Conflicting records — a leftover A or AAAA record from a previous host pointing somewhere else.
  • Proxy enabled on Cloudflare — for some setups, the orange-cloud proxy needs to be off (gray cloud) initially while learnfrom verifies.

How to fix it

  1. Open your domain registrar's DNS panel.
  2. Find every A, AAAA, or CNAME record for the name you're trying to use.
  3. Delete anything that doesn't match what learnfrom shows.
  4. Add the correct record from DNS records explained.
  5. Wait a few minutes, then click Verify Domain again.
Heads up:If your registrar manages email for your domain, do not delete MX records. learnfrom only needs the A or CNAME record — your email setup is unaffected.