{"id":164579,"date":"2026-02-24T15:27:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T13:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/?p=164579"},"modified":"2026-02-24T15:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T13:32:33","slug":"why-is-my-site-is-not-secure-after-connecting-a-domain-to-elementor-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementor.com\/help\/why-is-my-site-is-not-secure-after-connecting-a-domain-to-elementor-host\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my site is not secure after connecting a domain to Elementor Host?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A <strong>Not Secure<\/strong> warning on an Elementor Host site is normal during the 72-hour DNS propagation period. Elementor automatically generates an SSL certificate once your domain connection is verified worldwide. To resolve persistent issues, verify your A and CNAME records, remove any CAA records, and disable the Cloudflare proxy feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens during the Elementor Host domain connection process?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you connect a third-party domain, your DNS records must propagate across global servers. This &#8220;address book&#8221; update can take up to 72 hours. During this window, you may notice the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intermittent Availability:<\/strong> Your URL might point to your old host, the new Elementor site, or a 404 error page while servers update.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delayed SSL Issuance:<\/strong> The security certificate is the final step and cannot be created until the domain points to Elementor everywhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dashboard Status:<\/strong> Your site status will remain &#8220;Pending&#8221; or &#8220;Connecting&#8221; until the process is complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is my SSL certificate still pending?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your site remains insecure after several hours, specific technical blockers at your domain registrar might be preventing Elementor from issuing the certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I verify my DNS records?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorrect records are the most common cause of security warnings. You must ensure your registrar settings match these requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your <strong>domain registrar<\/strong> (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>DNS Management<\/strong> or <strong>DNS Records<\/strong> page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update the following records:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>(Type A):<\/strong> <strong>Name<\/strong> (or <strong>Host<\/strong>) is <code><strong>@<\/strong><\/code>, <strong>Value<\/strong> <code>is <strong>162.159.137.9<\/strong><\/code> or <strong><code>162.159.138.9<\/code><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(CNAME):<\/strong> <strong>Name<\/strong> is <code><strong>www<\/strong><\/code>, <strong>Value<\/strong> is your Elementor domain (e.g., mycoolsite.elementor.cloud).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete any old A records or <strong>Parked<\/strong> records that point to different IP addresses.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are CAA records blocking my security certificate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Certificate Authority Authorization (CAA) record tells the internet which companies can issue security certificates for you. If a CAA record exists that does not include the authority used by Elementor, the SSL will fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open a tool like <strong>dnschecker.org<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform a <strong>CAA lookup<\/strong> for your domain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If records are found, log in to your registrar and <strong>Delete the CAA records<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait 24 hours for the change to clear the path for your new SSL.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I disable the Cloudflare proxy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you manage your domain through Cloudflare, their &#8220;Proxy&#8221; setting masks your IP address, which prevents Elementor from verifying ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your <strong>Cloudflare Dashboard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>DNS<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate your <strong>A Records<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Orange Cloud icon<\/strong> to turn it <strong>Gray (DNS Only)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should I contact Elementor support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should open a ticket with the support team if you encounter any of the following specific scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The DNS records have been correct for more than <strong>72 hours<\/strong> but the site is still not secure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have confirmed that no <strong>CAA records<\/strong> exist and Cloudflare is set to <strong>DNS Only<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>My Elementor dashboard<\/strong> displays a <strong>Red Error Message<\/strong> instead of &#8220;Pending.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Not Secure warning on an Elementor Host site is normal during the 72-hour DNS propagation period. 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