Domain Not Working
If your custom domain is not loading your Nuvi store correctly, follow this troubleshooting guide to identify and fix the issue.
Symptom: "This site can't be reached"
This means DNS is not resolving to your Nuvi store:
- Check DNS records — Log in to your domain registrar and verify the DNS records match what Nuvi requires.
- Wait for propagation — DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate globally. Use a tool like
digor whatsmydns.net to check propagation status. - Check for typos — Ensure the CNAME or A record values are exactly as shown in your Nuvi settings.
Symptom: SSL Certificate Error
If you see "Your connection is not private" or a certificate error:
- Wait for certificate provisioning — After DNS verification, Nuvi automatically provisions an SSL certificate. This can take up to 10 minutes.
- Clear HSTS cache — If you previously visited the domain with a different certificate, your browser may have cached the old certificate. Clear your browser's HSTS settings or try a different browser.
- Cloudflare conflict — If your domain uses Cloudflare, set the proxy status to "DNS Only" (gray cloud icon) to let Nuvi handle SSL.
Symptom: Domain Shows Wrong Site
If the domain loads but shows the wrong website:
- You may have old DNS records pointing to a different server. Remove any existing A, AAAA, or CNAME records that conflict with the Nuvi configuration.
- If you recently migrated from another provider, old records may still be cached. Wait for full DNS propagation.
Symptom: www Works But Root Domain Does Not (or Vice Versa)
- The www version uses a CNAME record, while the root domain (without www) uses an A record.
- Make sure both records are configured in your DNS settings.
- Some registrars offer "CNAME flattening" or "ALIAS records" for root domains — use these if available.
Verification Steps
Use these commands in your terminal to debug DNS issues:
# Check A record for root domain
dig yourstore.com A
# Check CNAME for www
dig www.yourstore.com CNAME
# Check if the site is reachable
curl -I https://yourstore.com
Still Not Working?
If you have verified everything above and the domain still does not work, contact Nuvi support with:
- Your domain name
- A screenshot of your DNS settings
- The output of the dig commands above