Connect a SakuraHost Domain to Vercel (A and CNAME Records)

To point a SakuraHost domain at a Vercel project, add the A and CNAME records that Vercel shows for your project in your DNS.

Overview

Vercel serves your app and SakuraHost holds your domain and its DNS. Vercel tells you the exact records after you add the domain to your project.

Why it happens

• Vercel only serves the site on your domain once it can see the records pointing to it.

What it means

When the records are right, your app opens on your domain with HTTPS. Always copy the values from your Vercel dashboard, because they can differ per project.

How to fix it

1. In Vercel open your project, go to Settings, then Domains, and add your domain.
2. Vercel lists the records it needs. Copy them exactly.
3. In the SakuraHost client area open the domain and choose DNS Records.
4. Add the A record for the root domain and the CNAME for www as Vercel shows them. A commonly used pair is an A record to 76.76.21.21 and a CNAME to cname.vercel-dns.com, but use what your dashboard says.
5. Keep existing MX and TXT records so email is not affected.
6. Return to Vercel and wait for the domain to show as valid.

Related articles

• Connect a SakuraHost Domain to Netlify (A and CNAME Records)
• Connect Your Domain to Wix, Shopify, Blogger, Lovable and Others
• Domain Not Working After a DNS Change: A Step-by-Step Checklist
• Complete Guide to DNS Records: A, CNAME, MX, TXT Explained
• Read the full guide: connect your domain to Netlify, Vercel or Blogger

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Vercel nameservers instead?

Yes, if you prefer. Enter the nameservers Vercel gives you under Nameservers, and manage all records at Vercel.

It says invalid configuration. What now?

Check for conflicting records on the same name and wait a few minutes after saving.

Written by Jumbe Nylon, Founder & CTO, SakuraHost. Updated October 2026.