Navigating Custom Domains in Laravel Vapor
Breaking Free from Mandatory DNS Migration
Many developers worry that moving to requires a total migration of their DNS management. You can keep your existing setup. Whether you use or another provider, works alongside them. However, you must still add the domain to the dashboard. This action triggers the creation of a hosted zone in , which is a vital collection of records used to route traffic to or an .
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Choosing a DNS strategy often depends on your underlying infrastructure. If you use for its speed and cost-effectiveness, becomes a powerful ally. does not natively handle the redirection from HTTP to HTTPS. By keeping as your external provider, you can manage that secure handshake at the edge, ensuring users always land on the encrypted version of your site without extra code.
Managing Subdomains and Root Domains
A common point of confusion is whether you can register a single subdomain without touching the root. requires the root domain to create a unified hosted zone. This isn't just bureaucracy; it allows to issue a single, auto-renewing wildcard . This certificate covers the root, subdomains, and any wildcards you define in your configuration file, drastically simplifying your security overhead.
Safe Imports for Existing AWS Records
If you already have a hosted zone in your account, won't destroy your hard work. When you add an existing domain, imports the current records into its internal database. It leaves your existing entries untouched, only adding new records necessary for validation or deployment routing. It behaves as a surgical tool, not a wrecking ball.
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