Mapping a Custom Domain for Live Sites on InstaWP
This guide provides a step-by-step process to map your domain to a live site effectively. Each step is designed to ensure a smooth transition and connection of your domain to the desired website, facilitating a professional online presence. Follow the instructions carefully to complete the process successfully.
Begin by opening the InstaWP dashboard to map your domain to your live site.
Navigate to the ' Hosting ' tab from the main menu.
Locate the three-dot menu next to the live site you wish to map your domain to, and click on it.
Select the 'Map Domain' option from the dropdown menu.
Enter the desired domain name in the provided field. Ensure you copy these two A records and add these in your domain DNS settings.
The primary domain is your main website address, while the alias domain is an additional domain that redirects to the primary one. For example, if 'example.com' is your primary domain, you could set 'example.net' as an alias domain that redirects visitors to 'example.com'.
Proceed to add the A records by entering the necessary details.
Note: DNS settings may vary across different domain registrars. Please ensure you review and update the DNS settings according to your registrar’s specific requirements.
Input the required IP address into the designated field. Click 'Save'.
Please ensure that the proxy status is set to 'Off'.
Repeat the process to copy and enter the second IP address, then save again.
Adding two A records helps distribute incoming requests, preventing the primary server from becoming overloaded and reducing the risk of service disruptions.
Once successful, return to your InstaWP Dashboard and click on 'Map Domain' to finalize the mapping.
This will add a new domain name to the list of your live-hosted site, which you can set to the primary domain name for your live site.
When you set a domain as primary, we also run a "search-replace" for old domain to new domain.
If you wish to add www as well, map a new domain and enter the www.yourdomain.com, then create 2 A records for www accordingly.
InstaWP simplifies SSL management by allowing you to easily check and validate SSL certificates for your live website, ensuring secure data transmission between the server and web browser.
In the next step, you can check the SSL status and click on the link provided to access and review your SSL certificate details.
Step 1
Begin by opening the InstaWP dashboard to map your domain to your live site.
Step 2
Navigate to the ' Hosting ' tab from the main menu.
Step 3
Locate the three-dot menu next to the live site you wish to map your domain to, and click on it.
Step 4
Select the 'Map Domain' option from the dropdown menu.
Step 5
Enter the desired domain name in the provided field. Ensure you copy these two A records and add these in your domain DNS settings.
The primary domain is your main website address, while the alias domain is an additional domain that redirects to the primary one. For example, if 'example.com' is your primary domain, you could set 'example.net' as an alias domain that redirects visitors to 'example.com'.
Step 6
Proceed to add the A records by entering the necessary details.
Note: DNS settings may vary across different domain registrars. Please ensure you review and update the DNS settings according to your registrar’s specific requirements.
Step 7
Input the required IP address into the designated field. Click 'Save'.
Please ensure that the proxy status is set to 'Off'.
Step 8
Repeat the process to copy and enter the second IP address, then save again.
Adding two A records helps distribute incoming requests, preventing the primary server from becoming overloaded and reducing the risk of service disruptions.
Step 9
Once successful, return to your InstaWP Dashboard and click on 'Map Domain' to finalize the mapping.
This will add a new domain name to the list of your live-hosted site, which you can set to the primary domain name for your live site.
When you set a domain as primary, we also run a "search-replace" for old domain to new domain.
If you wish to add www as well, map a new domain and enter the www.yourdomain.com, then create 2 A records for www accordingly.
Check SSL
InstaWP simplifies SSL management by allowing you to easily check and validate SSL certificates for your live website, ensuring secure data transmission between the server and web browser.
In the next step, you can check the SSL status and click on the link provided to access and review your SSL certificate details.
Updated on: 05/11/2024
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