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All Magic Patterns designs are websites, so you can host them on any domain you own. This feature is perfect for anyone who wants to build a website or landing page with Magic Patterns.
Before you start: The most common mistake is NOT deleting existing A records. You must delete ALL old A records before adding the Magic Patterns A record, or your domain won’t work. Please read the full guide below for step-by-step instructions.

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How to Deploy to a Custom Domain

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First, buy your domain

You must own your domain, usually purchased from a domain registrar. There are many domain registrars, but examples include: Namecheap, GoDaddy, Squarespace, Cloudflare, etc. Once your own your domain:
1

Open the Deploy panel in Magic Patterns

Generate a design and click on the Deploy button at the top of the editor.
2

Delete ALL Existing A Records

  1. Log in to your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.)
  2. Go to DNS settings (usually under “DNS Management” or “Advanced DNS”)
  3. If you want Magic Patterns to fully host it, delete every A record you see - even if there are multiple
  4. Save the changes
Don’t skip this! If you add the Magic Patterns A record WITHOUT deleting the old ones, your domain won’t work.
3

Add ONLY the Magic Patterns A Record

Add a new A record with these exact settings:
TYPENAMEVALUE
A@149.248.202.188
The @ symbol means “root domain” (e.g., example.com without www). In some registrars (like Wix), ”@” is inputted as ” ” (a.k.a. nothing or a blank space).
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Wait for DNS Propagation

DNS changes can take 5 minutes to 48 hours to propagate globally.Check if it’s ready:
  1. Go to whatsmydns.net
  2. Enter your domain name
  3. Make sure “A” is selected in the dropdown
  4. Click “Search”
  5. You should see 149.248.202.188 for most locations
Don’t panic if some locations show “No record found” or old IPs for a few hours - this is normal during propagation!
5

Connect Domain in Magic Patterns

Once DNS has propagated (showing the correct IP on whatsmydns.net):
  1. Enter your domain name on Magic Patterns (e.g., acme.com)
  2. Click “I have added DNS records”
  3. Wait for verification
6

Manage your deployment

Once verified, you can manage your deployment settings by clicking on the Deploy button again with Magic Patterns.From here, you can also publish another version of your design.
Upgrade to an active plan to remove the “Built with Magic Patterns” badge.

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www Redirects

If you want www.yourdomain.com to work, add a CNAME record or set up www redirects on your registrar.
TYPENAMEVALUE
CNAMEwwwmagicpatterns.dev

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Changing Metadata

You can change or add a title, preview image, favicon, or description to your deployed site by clicking on the dropdown menu in the Deploy panel to display advanced options. These metadata settings will help your site look professional when shared on social media and in search results.

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FAQ and Troubleshooting

Be sure to refresh or try a different browser or device if you just deployed your domain! Your browser will cache old versions!
Check these common issues:
  1. Did you delete ALL old A records? (most common issue)
  2. Go to whatsmydns.net and check what IP is showing:
    • If it shows a different IP: Old A records are still there, go delete them
    • If it shows “No record found”: A record not added yet
    • If it shows 149.248.202.188: propagation complete, try connecting in Magic Patterns again.
  3. Wait another few hours if changes were recent
You need to add the CNAME record for www See the www Redirects section above for instructions.
Magic Patterns works with ALL DNS providers including GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, Google Domains, Squarespace, Wix, and any other provider. The steps are the same: delete old A records, add new A record.
DNS propagation typically takes between 30 minutes and 48 hours, depending on your DNS provider and various internet factors. Most domains are verified within a few hours.
You can disconnect your custom domain by clicking on the dropdown and then “Disconnect” button in the Deploy panel.
Yes! We automatically provision SSL certificates for all custom domains to ensure your site is secure.
Upgrade to an active plan to remove the “Built with Magic Patterns” badge.
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