Adding a CAA record in GoDaddy

Adding the record

To allow more than one CA, use Add More Records before saving, or repeat the steps. Each CA gets its own record.

If you have Domain Protection turned on, GoDaddy may ask you to confirm the change with a code before it saves.

Which values to use

Use the identifier of whichever CA issues your certificates. Some common ones, and there are more in the full list:

Certificates fromDomain value
GoDaddy SSLgodaddy.com
Let's Encryptletsencrypt.org
Sectigo, including ZeroSSLsectigo.com
DigiCertdigicert.com
Google Trust Servicespki.goog

Check with your web host too. If they set up certificates for you, they'll be using a CA of their own, and it needs a record or their renewals will fail.

Flag 128 and extra parameters

Leave the flag on 0. The 128 option is for less common tags you have to type in yourself, and with it set a CA that doesn't recognise the tag has to refuse every request. A typo with flag 128 blocks all certificates for the domain.

GoDaddy's form has an optional parameters field for things like accounturi and validationmethods. Most people don't need them. If you do, the Let's Encrypt guide explains what they do.

Checking it worked

GoDaddy says most DNS changes take effect within an hour, although it can take longer. Test the domain below, or run:

dig CAA example.com +short

Test your domain:

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