If your domain is managed through GoDaddy, you’ll need to add a CNAME record to connect your podcast website to PodcastAI.
Important to note: GoDaddy does not support CNAME flattening, which means you cannot point your root domain (e.g. yourdomain.com) directly to PodcastAI using a CNAME. Instead, you must use the www subdomain. This guide walks you through the correct setup.
Before you begin
Make sure you have:
Access to your GoDaddy DNS settings
Your custom domain name
The PodcastAI destination address:
podcastai-portal-h7f8c.ondigitalocean.app
Step 1: Log in to GoDaddy
Go to godaddy.com and sign in.
From your account dashboard, select My Products.
Find your domain and click DNS or Manage DNS.
Step 2: Add the CNAME record
In the DNS Records section:
Click Add.
Select CNAME as the record type.
Enter the following values:
Field | Value |
Type | CNAME |
Name / Host |
|
Value / Points to |
|
TTL | Default |
Click Save.
Step 3: Do not use the root domain (important)
Because GoDaddy does not support CNAME flattening:
❌ Do not create a CNAME for
@oryourdomain.com✅ Always use
www.yourdomain.com
Your podcast website will live at:
https://www.yourdomain.com
Step 4: Optional — redirect root domain to www
To avoid confusion for visitors, it’s recommended to redirect:
yourdomain.com → www.yourdomain.com
This can be done using:
GoDaddy forwarding settings or
A redirect rule if you’re using an external DNS or proxy service
Step 5: Wait for DNS propagation
DNS changes typically take:
A few minutes to a few hours
In some cases, up to 24 hours
Once propagation is complete, your domain will connect automatically to PodcastAI.
Need help?
If your site doesn’t load after 24 hours, or you’re unsure whether your DNS records are set correctly, reach out to our support team and include:
Your domain name
A screenshot of your GoDaddy DNS records