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Connect my Websites + Marketing site to a domain

A custom domain is yet another way to personalize your Websites + Marketing site. Domains are different than the website you've built - they're your site's digital street address. We'll help you choose a good one and connect it. Or you can connect one you've bought elsewhere.

Remember that the cost of hosting your website is separate from the cost of your domain. If you're on a free trial, you'll need to sign up for a paid plan. Compare plans and pricing.

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You've got a few options if you want to change your website's domain name (also known as address or URL):

Use a GoDaddy domain you already own (Must be in the same GoDaddy account as your website).
  1. Go to your GoDaddy product page.
  2. Scroll to Websites + Marketing and select Manage next to your website to open your site.
  3. Select Edit Website or Edit Site to open your website builder.
  4. Select Settings.
  5. Next to your domain name, select Manage.
  6. If asked, select I already own a domain.
  7. Select Choose a domain or Change my domain.
  8. Select the domain you want from the list or enter your domain and extension without www in front. For example, enter mycoolsite.com not www.mycoolsite.com.
  9. Select Continue.
  10. Check the domain is correct and it's the selected option. Then select Save & Publish or Save. Your changes won't be visible to other people until you publish.
Connect your Websites + Marketing site to a new GoDaddy domain
  1. Go to your GoDaddy product page.
  2. Scroll to Websites + Marketing and select Manage next to your website to open your site.
  3. Select Edit Website or Edit Site to open your website builder.
  4. Select Settings.
  5. Scroll to Websites + Marketing and select Manage next to your website to open your site.
  6. Select Edit Website or Edit Site to open your website builder.
  7. Select Settings.
  8. Select Connect Domain. (Been here before? Select Manage.)
    Note: If you're on a free plan, you'll be asked to choose one that upgrades your site to allow a custom domain.
  9. Choose Get a new domain and select Continue. Or, if you already have a domain in your account, choose it and select Save & Publish.
  10. We'll suggest some domain names for you based on your free domain name, or you can search for a new domain name.
  11. Follow the prompts to add protection (optional) and complete your purchase. Select Continue to return to connecting your new domain to your website.
  12. Check the domain name is correct and it's the selected option. Then select Save & Publish or Save. Your changes won't be visible to other people until you publish.
Use a non-GoDaddy domain that you bought elsewhere.
  1. Go to your GoDaddy product page.
  2. Scroll to Websites + Marketing and select Manage next to your website to open your site.
  3. Select Edit Website or Edit Site to open your website builder.
  4. Select Settings.
  5. Next to your domain name, select Manage.
  6. If asked, select I already own a domain.
  7. Select Choose a domain or Change my domain.
  8. Enter your domain and extension without www in front. For example, enter mycoolsite.com not www.mycoolsite.com.
  9. Select Continue.
  10. In a new window, we'll show you information specifically for your site. Sign in to your DNS provider or your other GoDaddy account and change your DNS records to the new information. Check with your DNS provider if you need help.
    Note: If you have two GoDaddy accounts, one with your site and one with your domain name, transfer the domain name to the account with your site.
  11. After you've changed your DNS records, return here and select I'm done, continue setup.
  12. Check the domain name is correct and it's the selected option. Then select Save & Publish or Save. Your changes won't be visible to other people until you publish.

Connecting your Websites + Marketing site to a domain usually takes a few minutes but can take up to 72 hours, especially when connecting your site to a non-GoDaddy domain.

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