Introduction:
When you purchase a domain without web hosting and want to connect it to a third-party service (e.g., Wix, Shopify, or Blogspot), you need to modify the DNS settings for your domain. This guide explains how to change your domain DNS settings with Domain India. Please note that DNS management is a free service but is disabled by default. You will need to contact Domain India support to activate it.
Step-by-step Guide:
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Activate the DNS management service.
Since DNS management is disabled by default, you need to raise a support ticket or use LiveChat on DomainIndia.com to request activation of the DNS management service. Once activated, Log in to your Domain India account.
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To access your domain settings, log in to your Domain India account at https://www.domainindia.com/login/.
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Access the domain control panel.
Once logged in, navigate to the " My Domains" section and click on the domain you want to modify. This will take you to the domain control panel.
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In the "Name Servers" section change your domain's name servers to the following:- domainindian.mercury.orderbox-dns.com
- domainindian.venus.orderbox-dns.com
- domainindian.mars.orderbox-dns.com
- domainindian.earth.orderbox-dns.com
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Navigate to the DNS management section.
In the domain control panel, find the "DNS Management". Here, you can modify the DNS settings for your domain.
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Update the A record and CNAME record.
Depending on the third-party service you want to connect your domain to, you may need to update the A record, CNAME record, or both. Follow the specific instructions provided by the third-party service for the appropriate values to enter. Ensure that you set the Time To Live (TTL) according to the third-party service's recommendation.
- To update the A record, enter the "@" symbol as the host and provide the IP address specified by the third-party service in the "Points to" field.
- To update the CNAME record, enter "www" as the host and provide the domain specified by the third-party service in the "Points to" field.
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Save your changes.
After updating the necessary DNS records, save your changes by clicking the "Save" or "Update" button. Keep in mind that DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours, so you may need to wait for the changes to take effect.
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Verify the domain connection.
Once the DNS propagation period has passed, verify that your domain is correctly connected to the third-party service. You can do this by visiting your domain in a web browser or using a DNS lookup tool to confirm the updated DNS settings.
Changing your domain DNS settings with Domain India is straightforward once you have activated the DNS management service. By following these steps and using the specific information provided by your chosen third-party service, you can easily connect your domain to the desired platform. Remember to be patient during the DNS propagation process, as it may take some time for the changes to take effect.
Below is a list of popular third-party services and their custom domain DNS requirements, along with instructions on how to connect your domain purchased from Domain India.
1. Wix
DNS requirements:
- Point an A record to the Wix IP address: 23.236.62.147
- Create a CNAME record with "www" as the host, pointing to "wwwXXX.wixdns.net" (replace "XXX" with the actual value provided by Wix).
How to connect:
- Follow Steps 1-3 from the previous response.
- Update the A record: enter "@" as the host, Wix's IP address (23.236.62.147) in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Wix's recommendation.
- Update the CNAME record: enter "www" as the host, the provided "wwwXXX.wixdns.net" in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Wix's recommendation.
- Save your changes and wait for DNS propagation.
2. Blogspot (Blogger)
DNS requirements:
- Create a CNAME record with "www" as the host, pointing to "ghs.googlehosted.com."
How to connect:
- Follow Steps 1-3 from the previous response.
- Update the CNAME record: enter "www" as the host, "ghs.googlehosted.com" in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Google's recommendation.
- Save your changes and wait for DNS propagation.
3. Shopify
DNS requirements:
- Point an A record to Shopify's IP address: 23.227.38.65
- Create a CNAME record with "www" as the host, pointing to "shops.myshopify.com."
How to connect:
- Follow Steps 1-3 from the previous response.
- Update the A record: enter "@" as the host, Shopify's IP address (23.227.38.65) in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Shopify's recommendation.
- Update the CNAME record: enter "www" as the host, "shops.myshopify.com" in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Shopify's recommendation.
- Save your changes and wait for DNS propagation.
4. WordPress.com
DNS requirements:
- Create a CNAME record with "www" as the host, pointing to your custom domain (e.g., "example.wordpress.com").
How to connect:
- Follow Steps 1-3 from the previous response.
- Update the CNAME record: enter "www" as the host, your custom WordPress.com domain (e.g., "example.wordpress.com") in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to WordPress.com's recommendation.
- Save your changes and wait for DNS propagation.
5. Squarespace
DNS requirements:
- Point an A record to Squarespace's IP addresses: 198.185.159.144, 198.185.159.145, 198.49.23.144, and 198.49.23.145
- Create a CNAME record with "www" as the host, pointing to "ext-cust.squarespace.com."
How to connect:
- Follow Steps 1-3 from the previous response.
- Update the A records: enter "@" as the host, one of Squarespace's IP addresses in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Squarespace's recommendation. Repeat this step for all four IP addresses.
- Update the CNAME record: enter "www" as the host, "ext-cust.squarespace.com" in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Squarespace's recommendation.
- Save your changes and wait for DNS propagation.
6. Weebly
DNS requirements:
- Point an A record to Weebly's IP address: 199.34.228.77
- Create a CNAME record with "www" as the host, pointing to "custom-proxy-ssl.weebly.com."
How to connect:
- Follow Steps 1-3 from the previous response.
- Update the A record: enter "@" as the host, Weebly's IP address (199.34.228.77) in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Weebly's recommendation.
- Update the CNAME record: enter "www" as the host, "custom-proxy-ssl.weebly.com" in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Weebly's recommendation.
- Save your changes and wait for DNS propagation.
7. Ghost
DNS requirements:
- Point an A record to the Ghost(Pro) IP address: 104.236.210.185
- Create a CNAME record with "www" as the host, pointing to your custom Ghost domain (e.g., "example.ghost.io").
How to connect:
- Follow Steps 1-3 from the previous response.
- Update the A record: enter "@" as the host, Ghost(Pro)'s IP address (104.236.210.185) in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Ghost's recommendation.
- Update the CNAME record: enter "www" as the host, your custom Ghost domain (e.g., "example.ghost.io") in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Ghost's recommendation.
- Save your changes and wait for DNS propagation.
Please note that each third-party service may have specific instructions or requirements for connecting a custom domain. It is essential to consult their official documentation or support resources to ensure proper setup. Furthermore, DNS propagation may take up to 48 hours, so it is crucial to be patient during this process.
8. BigCommerce
DNS requirements:
- Point an A record to BigCommerce's IP address: 192.64.117.199
- Create a CNAME record with "www" as the host, pointing to your custom BigCommerce domain (e.g., "store-xxxxx.mybigcommerce.com").
How to connect:
- Follow Steps 1-3 from the previous response.
- Update the A record: enter "@" as the host, BigCommerce's IP address (192.64.117.199) in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to BigCommerce's recommendation.
- Update the CNAME record: enter "www" as the host, your custom BigCommerce domain (e.g., "store-xxxxx.mybigcommerce.com") in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to BigCommerce's recommendation.
- Save your changes and wait for DNS propagation.
9. Webflow
DNS requirements:
- Point an A record to Webflow's IP address: 13.248.155.104
- Create a CNAME record with "www" as the host, pointing to "proxy-ssl.webflow.com."
How to connect:
- Follow Steps 1-3 from the previous response.
- Update the A record: enter "@" as the host, Webflow's IP address (13.248.155.104) in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Webflow's recommendation.
- Update the CNAME record: enter "www" as the host, "proxy-ssl.webflow.com" in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Webflow's recommendation.
- Save your changes and wait for DNS propagation.
10. Strikingly
DNS requirements:
- Point an A record to Strikingly's IP address: 54.183.102.22
- Create a CNAME record with "www" as the host, pointing to your custom Strikingly domain (e.g., "example.s.strikinglydns.com").
How to connect:
- Follow Steps 1-3 from the previous response.
- Update the A record: enter "@" as the host, Strikingly's IP address (54.183.102.22) in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Strikingly's recommendation.
- Update the CNAME record: enter "www" as the host, your custom Strikingly domain (e.g., "example.s.strikinglydns.com") in the "Points to" field, and set the TTL according to Strikingly's recommendation.
- Save your changes and wait for DNS propagation.
These are examples of popular third-party services that you can connect your custom domain to using Domain India's DNS settings. Make sure to consult the specific documentation or support resources for each platform to ensure proper setup. Remember that DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours, so be patient during this process.
