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How do I add a custom domain?
How do I add a custom domain?

Add your domain to Wordify in less than 30 seconds.

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Written by Nick
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Adding a domain to your website allows you to host it on your own URL.

Overview

Adding a custom domain to your Wordify site involves three main steps:

  1. Update your DNS records

  2. Add the domain in Wordify

  3. Configure Domain / SSL

This guide will walk you through each step to ensure a smooth setup process.

Before You Begin

  • Your site must be on a paid plan (Unity, Unity Pro, or Infinity) - DevSites can't add custom domains.

  • Have access to your domain's DNS settings

  • Allow up to 24 hours for complete DNS propagation (can often be much shorter)

Step 1: Update Your DNS Records

Before you update your DNS you will need to get your Wordify IP address which can be found in the Site > Overview section:

We recommend updating your DNS records first to minimize SSL certification delays:

  1. Log into your domain registrar's account

  2. Locate the DNS management section

  3. Add or update the following A records:

    • Point your root domain (example.com) to your Wordify site IP

    • Point your www subdomain (www.example.com) to the same IP

Pro Tip: Lower your TTL values 24 hours before making these changes to speed up propagation. 300 seconds or 5 mins, is a good lower value.

Here are the instructions from different popular domain registrars on how to update the DNS (domain name system):

Step 2: Add Your Domain in Wordify

  1. From the Sites Page, click the configure option next to your site

  2. Select Hosting > Domains

  3. Click "ADD DOMAIN"

  4. Enter your domain name without the www prefix

  5. Click "CONFIRM"

Step 3: Configure Domain Settings

  1. Click the Edit button (pencil icon) next to your new domain

  2. Toggle "Make Primary" to Yes if you want this to be your main domain

    • This will update all URLs in your site

    • The WP Admin link will also update

    • Note: Site access will require DNS propagation to complete

  3. After DNS propagation (2-3 minutes minimum), click "Refresh DNS/SSL"

    • Your FREE SSL certificate will automatically provision

    • The certificate covers both your root domain and www subdomain

Troubleshooting

If your domain or SSL isn't working:

  1. Verify your DNS records are correct

  2. Wait for DNS propagation to complete

  3. Click "Update SSL" in the Domains section

  4. Contact support if issues persist after 30 minutes

Need Help?

Our support team is available 24/7 with a 1-hour response SLA to help with:

  • DNS configuration

  • Domain setup

  • SSL certification

  • Migration assistance

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