What is a CAA Record and How to Set It Up for SSL

Author:Mikkel Haldorsen
Updated:Mar 14, 2025

To set up a CAA record for your domain using Esadax, follow these steps:

  1. Log into Esadax: Access your account via the sign-in option in the header.

  2. Navigate to Domain List: Click on "Domain List" in the left sidebar and select your domain.

  3. Access Advanced DNS: Go to the "Advanced DNS" section under your domain's management.

  4. Add New Record: In the Host Records section, click "Add New Record."

  5. Select Record Type: Choose CAA from the dropdown list.

  6. Specify Host: Enter "@" in the Host field for wildcard coverage of the main domain and its subdomains.

  7. Choose Tag: Select "issuewild" to enable wildcard SSL certificates.

  8. Value Field: Use "comodoca.com" as recommended, or "sectigo.com" if preferred.

  9. Save Changes: Click "Save All Changes" to confirm your settings.