Before connecting your domain, make sure you have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- A Domain Name<\/strong>: You\u2019ll need a registered domain. If you already have one, you can proceed. If not, you can purchase a domain from any registrar, such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- An Active ZipWP Cloud Plan<\/strong>: ZipWP Cloud includes secure hosting and domain connection capabilities. You can view available plans and subscribe here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to Connect Your Domain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once your website is ready for launch, follow these steps to connect your domain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Click the Go Live button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Enter your domain name (like yourwebsite.com), then choose the region closest to your visitors to make your site load faster for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- ZipWP will display DNS records required to verify and connect your domain. You will typically have two options:\n
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- CNAME Method (Recommended)<\/strong>: This is the preferred option and is supported by most domain registrars. Access your domain registrar\u2019s DNS settings and add the CNAME record as provided on the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A Record Method (Alternative)<\/strong>: If your registrar doesn\u2019t support CNAME, use the A record option to verify domain ownership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Update the DNS settings in your domain registrar\u2019s dashboard. If you’re unsure how to do this, refer to your registrar\u2019s documentation by searching: \u201cHow to add a CNAME\/A record on [Registrar Name].\u201d If you need help, you can also reach out to our support team<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Return to the ZipWP dashboard and click Submit to confirm that the DNS records have been updated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThat\u2019s all you need to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Happens After?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
DNS propagation may take anywhere between 2 to 24 hours. This means your site might not be immediately live on your domain. It\u2019s completely normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Return to the ZipWP dashboard and click Submit to confirm that the DNS records have been updated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- A Record Method (Alternative)<\/strong>: If your registrar doesn\u2019t support CNAME, use the A record option to verify domain ownership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- CNAME Method (Recommended)<\/strong>: This is the preferred option and is supported by most domain registrars. Access your domain registrar\u2019s DNS settings and add the CNAME record as provided on the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- ZipWP will display DNS records required to verify and connect your domain. You will typically have two options:\n
- Enter your domain name (like yourwebsite.com), then choose the region closest to your visitors to make your site load faster for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Click the Go Live button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- An Active ZipWP Cloud Plan<\/strong>: ZipWP Cloud includes secure hosting and domain connection capabilities. You can view available plans and subscribe here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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