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How to Fix www / non-www Issues in Webflow (2026)

Your Webflow site is accessible on both www.yourdomain.com and yourdomain.com without one redirecting to the other. This creates duplicate content — Google sees two copies of every page. Webflow handles the redirect automatically once you set a default domain, but both domain versions must be connected first.

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Why it matters

What this issue costs you

Two live versions of your site split link equity between them and create duplicate content signals. One version must 301-redirect to the other so Google consolidates ranking signals on a single URL. Webflow does this automatically, but both www and non-www must be added as custom domains.

Step-by-step

How to fix: www / non-www inconsistency

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  1. 1

    Add both domain versions in Webflow

    Go to Project Settings > Hosting > Custom Domains. Add BOTH yourdomain.com (apex/root) AND www.yourdomain.com. Webflow needs both connected to handle the redirect. If only one is listed, add the other and follow the DNS instructions.

  2. 2

    Set your default domain

    In the same Custom Domains section, click "Set as default" on your preferred version (usually the non-www for modern brands). Webflow will automatically 301-redirect the non-default version to the default. This applies site-wide — every page gets the redirect.

  3. 3

    Configure DNS for both versions

    For the non-www (apex): add an A record pointing to Webflow's IP (75.2.70.75). For www: add a CNAME record pointing to proxy-ssl.webflow.com. Both DNS records must be active for the redirect to work. Check your domain registrar's DNS panel.

  4. 4

    Test the redirect

    After DNS propagates (up to 48 hours, usually faster): visit the non-default domain in your browser and confirm it redirects to the default. Use curl -I to verify it's a 301 (not a 302). Run our checker on both versions to confirm the finding is resolved.

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FAQ

Common questions about www / non-www inconsistency

Should I use www or non-www for my Webflow site?

Either works. Non-www is more common for modern brands and is shorter. The technical difference is minimal. Pick one, set it as default in Webflow, and be consistent in all your links and GSC submissions.

I added both domains but the redirect isn't working. Why?

Most common causes: (1) DNS hasn't propagated yet — wait 24-48 hours. (2) SSL certificate isn't issued yet for the new domain — Webflow provisions this automatically but it can take up to 24 hours. (3) A CDN in front of Webflow is handling (or mishandling) the redirect.

Will the redirect affect my Google rankings?

A 301 redirect preserves ranking signals. Google will consolidate both versions into one within a few days. You may see brief fluctuation in Search Console data during the transition, but rankings should stabilize or improve as link equity consolidates.

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