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:
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:
Log into your domain registrar's account
Locate the DNS management section
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
From the Sites Page, click the configure option next to your site
Select Hosting > Domains
Click "ADD DOMAIN"
Enter your domain name without the www prefix
Click "CONFIRM"
Step 3: Configure Domain Settings
Click the Edit button (pencil icon) next to your new domain
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
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:
Verify your DNS records are correct
Wait for DNS propagation to complete
Click "Update SSL" in the Domains section
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