: DNS configuration to force root domain to www we have an app running on heroku. the dns setup is like this: A record for domain.com -> heroku front end ip addresses CNAME for www.domain.com

@Cofer257

Try using a naked domain redirect service. I run my own EC2 redirector to do this for my sites that require it (S3 static web hosting for example), and free ones exist such as wwwizer.com/naked-domain-redirect
Point your zone apex to the IP they give you (A record) and when you hit the naked domain in a browser, you'll be redirected to the equivalent.

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@Ravi8258870

Heroku's support site does address the situation you're facing, which may help you with the problem.

On a couple of my sites, I solved the multiple domains/naked domain problem with a positive compare, i.e. if the domain is NOT example.com then perform a permanent redirect to example.com as this takes care of all issues in a very simple way.

RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !^www.example.com$ [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ www.example.com/ [R=301,L]


This question 'What is the best way to redirect my naked domain' addresses using DNS to solve the problem.

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@Annie201

Your SSL certificate should cover your www and non-www version of your domain. From GoDaddy their Standard SSL says, "1 certificate protects securemywebsites.net AND securemywebsites.net"

And instead of a CNAME to your www why not an A record or @ to direct requests to www?

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