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Manage CAA records

This guide explains how to add or modify one or more CAA records in the DNS zone (of a domain name) managed on the Manager Infomaniak.

 

Preamble

  • A CAA record allows you to specify a certification authority authorized to issue certificates for a domain.

 

Add a CAA

To manage this type of record in a DNS zone:

  1. Click here to access the management of your domain on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
  2. Click directly on the name assigned to the domain concerned.
  3. Click on DNS Zone in the left sidebar.
  4. Click the button to add a record:
  5. Click on the radio button CAA to add a record.
  6. Click on the Next button:
  7. Enter the CAA values required for your DNS zone: if you are validating an SSL certificate, refer to the information below.
  8. Save your information by clicking on the button at the bottom of the page.

 

Adding CAA to validate an SSL certificate...

... Sectigo

In the case of an SSL certificate validation Sectigo, follow the generic guide but specifically enter the following data:

  • Choose “Issue for certification authority”.
  • Enter the flag: 0.
  • Specify sectigo.com.

... Let's Encrypt

In the case of a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate validation, follow the generic guide but specifically enter the following data:

  • Choose “Issue for certification authority”.
  • Enter the flag: 0.
  • Specify letsencrypt.org.


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