Vercel custom domain redirect loop despite correct DNS and working .vercel.app URL

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Problem

www.foreverstillstudio.com is not working; it is stuck in a redirect loop.

Current Behavior

  • The deployment works perfectly via the Vercel URL: https://forever-still-studio-v2.vercel.app ✓
  • The custom domain www.foreverstillstudio.com fails with a redirect loop :cross_mark:
  • The issue existed before adding Cloudflare.
  • Other sites on the same account with identical setups work fine.

Troubleshooting Steps Taken

  1. Cloudflare Settings: Tried disabling Cloudflare Proxy (Grey Cloud) and setting SSL/TLS to Full (Strict). Neither resolved the loop.
  2. DNS Records: Configured the following records in Bluehost:
    • A Record: @ → 76.76.21.21
    • CNAME Record: www → cname.vercel-dns.com
  3. Vercel Configuration: Checked vercel.json and next.config.js for overlapping redirect rules.
  4. Registrar: Confirmed no URL forwarding is enabled at the registrar level (Bluehost).

Project Configuration

Below is the current project structure and code for the site:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  <title>Forever Still Studio — Web Design for Local Businesses</title>
  <style>
    /* CSS Styles */
    :root {
      --bg: #0d0b0b;
      --gold: #C8A96A;
      --text: #f0ebe4;
    }
    /* ... rest of styles ... */
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <!-- Navigation and Content -->
</body>
</html>

I have already tried the correct DNS setup and the issue persists. It seems specific to how Vercel is handling this particular domain. Any help would be appreciated!

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The domain troubleshooting guide can help with most custom domain configuration issues. You might be able to use that guide to solve it before a human is available to help you. Then you can come back here and share the answer for bonus points.

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