Godaddy – How to connect your domain for web hosting and email?

Steps to Connect the Domain with Your System #

1. Open the Domain Panel:
   
   • Navigate to the domain panel by clicking on “Sites” in the left-side menu.
     
   • Once on the page, you’ll see a link to “Connected Domains” at the top. Click that link.
     
2. Add Your Domain:
   
   • Now, click on the ‘Add Domain’ button to add your domain to the system.
     

Select Domain Type #

• The system will give you two options:
  
  • Free Domain: A domain provided by the system.
    
  • Custom Domain: A domain you own or have purchased elsewhere.
    
• What’s the Difference?
  
  • Free Domain: Provided by the system (typically a subdomain).
    
  • Custom Domain: A domain you purchase and own, allowing for a more personalized and professional URL.
    
• Select Custom Domain and enter your domain name, then click ‘Next’.
  

Select Services #

• The system will now offer you different services. By default, the Website Hosting service will be enabled.
  
  Email Service Option:
  
  • If you need email services as well, check the box for Email Service and enter the email address you wish to add to the system.
    
  • Enabling email services will not interfere with your existing email services.
    
• Once you’re ready, click ‘Next’.
  

Choose a Faster CDN (Optional) #

• The system will offer the option to use a faster CDN (Content Delivery Network) for improved web performance. If you prefer not to use this option, click ‘No, Thank You’.
  
• If you choose to enable it, there is a $5/month fee.
  

Collect DNS Records #

• The system will provide you with the necessary DNS records for your domain.
  
• These records will need to be added to your domain registrar’s DNS settings.