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Requirements
Steps to follow
Requirements
Make sure you’re a premium user, only paying customers can connect their domain.
Make sure you own a domain, or purchase a new one.
Use any domain registrar you prefer, just make sure to remember your username and password.
In the past, our customers have used Namecheap and GoDaddy.Note: it doesn’t matter which one you use.
Follow the steps below to connect your domain
Navigate to where you will be modifying your domain records.
NameCheap (once you are logged in and have purchased your domain):
Hover over "Account" (top right corner)
Press “Dashboard”
Click “Domain List”
Press “Manage” on the domain you want to use for your website
Click “Advanced DNS”
GoDaddy (once you are logged in and have purchased your domain):
Click your name (top right corner)
Press “My Products”
Click “Manage” on the domain you want to use for your website
Press “DNS” (middle of screen)
If you used another name registrar, you generally want to configure the records of your domain. Some buttons to look out for if you’re using another name registrar are typically: “modify DNS records,” “add a new record,” “connect records.”
2. Connect your new CNAME Record
In your name registrar, add an (or modify an existing) CNAME Record
Ensure the “Host” (or “Name”) is set to “www”
Enter the following value:
cname.vercel-dns.com
If possible, leave “TTL” as Automatic, or change to 3600 seconds if required
Note: you can delete all other unnecessary CNAME records
3. Connect your new A Record
In your name registrar, add an (or modify an existing) A Record
Ensure the “Host” (or “Name”) is set to “@”
Enter the following value:
76.76.21.21
If possible, leave “TTL” as Automatic, or change to 3600 seconds if required
Note: you can delete all other unnecessary A records
4. Delete all other unnecessary records.
The only records you will need are the two records on your Site Settings dashboard.
5. Navigate back to your Rebolt account.
"Website → Overview" Dashboard, click "Connect Domain".
6. Enter your domain and click "Save".
Please note that due to domain propagation, getting your website live can sometimes take up to 72 hours.
Congratulations! Your website is now connected to your domain!
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