# How To Use a Naked Domain With OpenShift

##### Patrick Steadman

### The Problem:

By default, when using OpenShift, you must use `www.example.com` instead of simply `example.com`. If users attempt to visit `example.com`, the browser will simply hang.

RedHat’s OpenShift doesn’t support static IPs, which makes it difficult to set up typical ‘naked’ A Record. Root level CNames make it impossible to use mail servers, etc. What to do?

### The Solution:

[WWWizer](http://wwwizer.com/naked-domain-redirect) offers a free service that redirects `example.com` to `www.example.com`. You just create an A Record pointing to `174.129.25.170` (WWWizer’s IP), and it works.

So, to enable ‘naked’ access to your OpenShift application, set up a `www` cName record with your DNS provider (as shown [here](https://developers.openshift.com/en/managing-domains-ssl.html), and then use the WWWizer hack above. It’s better than a root level CName, which makes it impossible to use mail exchange servers, etc, and very simple.