Are you looking for a way to link your GoDaddy domain to your website? In this article, we will explain how to do just that. It is important to note that linking your GoDaddy domain to your website requires you to have your domain registered with GoDaddy and your website hosted with another provider. We will cover the steps to register your domain at GoDaddy and how to manage it and connect it to your website. After reading this article, you should have all the information you need to link your GoDaddy domain to your website.
How to link GoDaddy domain to website?
The process of linking a GoDaddy domain to a website is quite simple. First, you need to register your domain at GoDaddy. You can do this by going to GoDaddy.com and selecting the domain that you would like to register. Then, you need to manage your domain. This can be done by going to the Domain Manager and selecting the domain that you would like to manage. You can also buy a new GoDaddy domain or use a GoDaddy domain you already own (must be in the same account as your website).
Connect My GoDaddy Site to a Domain
Once you have registered your domain with GoDaddy, you can connect it to your website using the Domain Manager. Here are the steps to do this:
- Go to your GoDaddy product page.
- Scroll to Websites + Marketing and select Manage next to your website to open your site.
- Select Edit Website or Edit Site to open the website’s settings.
- Select the Domains tab.
- Select Connect Domain.
- Enter the domain you want to connect and select Next.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Select Finish.
What is DNS?
Domain Name System (DNS) is a system that translates domain names (e.g. yourdomain.com) into IP addresses (e.g. 192.168.0.1). This is done so that when a user types in your domain name in their browser, they are directed to your website instead of an error page.
How to Connect Your GoDaddy Domain to Your Website
Once you have registered your domain with GoDaddy and connected it to your website, you need to set up DNS records. This is done by going to the Domain Manager, selecting the domain you want to manage and then setting up the DNS records. This can be done by selecting the DNS tab and then entering the IP address or CNAME of your website. You may need to contact your web hosting provider for the IP address or CNAME.
Conclusion
Linking a domain to a website is not difficult, but it does require some steps. We hope this article has helped you understand how to link your GoDaddy domain to your website. If you have any further questions, hostsrated.com is a great resource for answers to your web hosting questions.
What steps do I need to take to connect my domain name to my website?
Go to the My Domains page and select Use My Domain. Then click Connect. From the list of Destinations, pick your desired web host, and follow the directions given for your selection.
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