Find out how to easily set up a custom domain in Webflow with this step-by-step guide. Make your site URL unique, boosting your brand’s presence seamlessly.
Setting up a custom domain in Webflow boosts your website's professional look and strengthens your brand identity. First, purchase or transfer a domain to a trusted registrar. Then, connect it to Webflow. Next, configure the DNS records so they point to Webflow's servers. Don't forget to enable SSL for secure connections. Steps might differ a bit depending on your domain provider. No worries though, Webflow offers detailed guides and supports to help you out, ensuring your site is well-linked and runs smoothly with your custom domain.
Alright, first things first, you need to buy a domain. You can grab one from places like Namecheap, GoDaddy, or Google Domains. Pick your favorite!
Next, head over to your Webflow Dashboard. Find the project you want to set up the custom domain for, and click on it to open the settings. Easy peasy.
Now, go to the "Hosting" tab in the project settings. Look for the "Custom domains" section and hit the "Add custom domain" button. Type in your shiny new domain name (like www.yourcustomdomain.com) and click "Add Domain."
Time to update those DNS settings. Log in to where you bought your domain (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.). You need to add some DNS records:
Make sure to remove any conflicting records, especially other A or CNAME records.
Head back to your Webflow project settings under the "Hosting" tab. Click the "Check Status" button to see if everything’s set up correctly. It might take a few minutes for Webflow to catch up.
Choose your default domain by clicking the "house" icon next to the domain you prefer in the Webflow Hosting settings. Usually, you’ll want the one with "www" (like www.yourcustomdomain.com).
Once everything’s verified and the default domain is set, go to the top-right corner of the Webflow Designer and click "Publish." Make sure your custom domain is selected for publishing.
Don’t forget to enable SSL for your custom domain. In the Webflow Hosting settings, toggle the SSL option if it’s not already on. This will secure your site with HTTPS.
Set up 301 redirects if needed. For example, redirect the non-www version to the www version of your domain. This helps with SEO and user experience. You’ll find this in the Hosting settings under the "Redirects" section.
Now, we wait. DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours to fully spread across the internet. Keep checking your domain to see if it’s resolving correctly.
After these steps, your custom domain should be live and working with your Webflow project.
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