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Expand Up @@ -65,6 +65,9 @@ To set up an apex domain, such as `example.com`, you must configure a custom dom
2606:50c0:8003::153
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> [!NOTE]
> If your DNS provider automatically sets a default record, remove it before continuing.

{% indented_data_reference reusables.pages.wildcard-dns-warning spaces=3 %}
{% data reusables.command_line.open_the_multi_os_terminal %}
1. To confirm that your DNS record configured correctly, use the `dig` command, replacing _EXAMPLE.COM_ with your apex domain. Confirm that the results match the IP addresses for {% data variables.product.prodname_pages %} above.
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> EXAMPLE.COM 3600 IN AAAA 2606:50c0:8003::153
```

Remember to also check your `A` record.
{% data reusables.pages.build-locally-download-cname %}
{% data reusables.pages.enforce-https-custom-domain %}

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