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How to set up custom domains in WeWeb?

Discover how to easily set up custom domains in WeWeb through this step-by-step guide. Greatly enhance your website's branding and give it a unique, personal flair.

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Overview

Configuring custom domains in WeWeb boosts your professional presence by matching your site with a personalized web address. This setup includes adjusting your DNS settings, linking your domain to your WeWeb project, and making sure your SSL certificate is properly installed for security. If you're transitioning from another platform or starting new, grasping these steps aids in smoothly integrating a custom domain. Dive into the detailed procedures needed to connect and manage custom domains efficiently within the WeWeb platform.

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How to set up custom domains in WeWeb?

Step 1: Access the WeWeb Dashboard

First things first, log in to your WeWeb account and head over to your project’s dashboard. This is where you’ll manage everything about your site, including those all-important domain settings.

Step 2: Open the Project Settings

On the dashboard, find the project you want to assign a custom domain to and click on it. Once you're in, look for the "Settings" option in the sidebar menu and give it a click.

Step 3: Navigate to Domain Settings

In the settings menu, find the "Domains" tab and select it. This is where you’ll set up your custom domain.

Step 4: Add Your Custom Domain

In the Domains section, you’ll see an option to add a custom domain. Just type in your desired custom domain name (like www.yourdomain.com) into the input field.

Step 5: Configure DNS Settings

To verify your custom domain, you’ll need to tweak the DNS settings of your domain provider.

  1. Log in to your domain registrar account (think GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).
  2. Find the DNS settings for your domain.
  3. Add a new CNAME record with these details:
    • Name: www
    • Target: The URL WeWeb gives you when you enter your custom domain.
  4. If you want a root domain (non-www), set up a redirect from yourdomain.com to www.yourdomain.com in your domain registrar's settings or use an A record pointing to the IP address WeWeb provides.

Step 6: Verify the Domain on WeWeb

Head back to WeWeb and click on the "Verify Domain" button in the Domains section. WeWeb will check the DNS records to make sure everything is set up correctly. This might take a few minutes or even a few hours, depending on DNS propagation.

Step 7: Set the Custom Domain as Default

Once verified, you’ll see your custom domain listed with a status showing it’s verified. To make this your main domain, find the option to set it as the default domain and select it.

Step 8: Publish Your Site

After setting your custom domain, make sure your site is published. Go to the "Publish" section in the WeWeb dashboard, and follow the prompts to get your website live.

This way, your WeWeb project will be up and running, accessible via your shiny new custom domain.

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