Why this happens
DNS providers don't allow multiple conflicting records for the same hostname. If you already have A records or a CNAME pointing to another service (like Lovable.dev, Vercel, Netlify, etc.), you'll need to remove them first.
Common conflict scenarios
1. Existing A records
If you previously set up A records pointing to another IP address, you'll see an error when trying to add LovableHTML's A record.
Solution: Delete all existing A records for @ (apex) and www before adding the new ones.
2. CNAME on apex domain
Some providers let you add a CNAME on the root domain (@ or apex). This is technically against DNS standards and will conflict with A records.
Solution: Remove the CNAME record from the apex domain. CNAME flattening or ALIAS records are provider-specific features — you want a proper A record.
3. CNAME on www
If you have a CNAME on www pointing somewhere else, you can't also have an A record.
Solution: Delete the CNAME for www, then add the A record.
Step-by-step fix
Log into your domain registrar
Go to where you purchased your domain (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc.) and navigate to DNS settings.
Find existing records
Look for existing A records for @ (or your domain name) and www. Also
check for any CNAME records on @ and www.
Delete conflicting records
Remove all A records and CNAME records for @ and www that point to other services.
Add the LovableHTML A records
Add these two A records:
| Type | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| A | @ | 5.161.30.49 |
| A | www | 5.161.30.49 |
Note: After deleting old records and adding new ones, DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours. If the site works in incognito but not in your normal browser, see our guide on DNS cache issues.
Provider-specific notes
Cloudflare: Make sure to turn OFF the orange cloud (proxy) when using LovableHTML. The record should show "DNS only" (gray cloud).
GoDaddy: GoDaddy sometimes has hidden "parked" records. Check for any A records pointing to their parking servers and remove them.
Namecheap: If using "Namecheap Web Hosting DNS", switch to "Custom DNS" or "Namecheap BasicDNS" to get full control over records.
