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Steps to Connect the Domain: #
- Open the Domain Panel
- Navigate to the “Sites” section on the left sidebar.
- Once you’re on the page, click on “Connected Domains” at the top.
- Add Your Domain
- Click the ‘Add Domain’ button to begin the domain connection process.
- Select Domain Type
- Choose between a free domain or a custom domain. For this process, select the custom domain option and enter your domain name.
- Click ‘Next’
- After entering your domain name, click ‘Next’ to proceed.
- Select Services
- The system will provide you with different service options:
- By default, Website Hosting will be enabled.
- If you need email services, check the second box to enable email services and provide the email address you want to use.
- Adding an email service will not affect your current email setup.
- If you don’t want to add an email at this stage, you can skip it and add it later.
- The system will provide you with different service options:
- Click ‘Next’
- Once services are selected, click ‘Next’.
- Choose a Faster CDN (Optional)
- The system will offer an option for a faster CDN (Content Delivery Network).
- If you do not want this, click ‘No, Thank You’. If you opt for the CDN, it will cost $5/month.
- Collect DNS Records
- The system will now provide the necessary DNS records for you to add to your domain registrar.
- You’ll need to separate the DNS records into two categories:
- DNS records for Web Hosting: Typically, the first two records, where the first one is an ‘A’ type DNS record.
- DNS records for Email Service: Usually the last three records, all of which are CNAME records.
- Ignore other DNS records if you only need web hosting or email service.
- Add DNS Records to Domain Manager
- Log in to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap) and add the provided DNS records.
- After adding, wait for DNS propagation. This process may take 24-48 hours.
By following these steps, your domain will be connected to the system, and you can enjoy the hosting and email services.
