๐ Connecting Your Domain to Third-Party Platforms Using DNS Management
๐ Introduction
When you purchase a domain without web hosting, connecting it to platforms like Wix, Shopify, Blogspot, or Webflow requires updating your domain's DNS records. This guide will help you use Domain India's DNS management service to point your domain to these platforms with step-by-step instructions.
๐ก Note: DNS Management is a free feature from Domain India but must be manually activated. Contact our support team via LiveChat or raise a support ticket to enable it.
๐งญ Step-by-Step DNS Setup Guide
๐ 1. Activate DNS Management Service
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Contact Domain India support via LiveChat or ticket.
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Once activated, the DNS management tab will become accessible.
๐ 2. Log in to Your Domain India Account
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Go to domainindia.com/login
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Enter your credentials to access the client area.
๐๏ธ 3. Access Domain Control Panel
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Click "My Domains" from the dashboard.
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Choose the domain you want to manage.
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Select Manage Domain to open its control panel.
๐ฐ๏ธ 4. Update Nameservers for DNS Management
To enable DNS editing, switch to Domain India's default name servers:
domainindian.mercury.orderbox-dns.com
domainindian.venus.orderbox-dns.com
domainindian.mars.orderbox-dns.com
domainindian.earth.orderbox-dns.com
๐งญ 5. Open DNS Management Section
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Go to the DNS Management tab in the domain panel.
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You'll now be able to add/edit A records, CNAMEs, and more.
โ๏ธ 6. Modify DNS Records
Choose between A Records and CNAME Records depending on your platform.
โ A Record
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Host:
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Points to: IP address from the third-party platform
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TTL: Use default or recommended value
๐ CNAME Record
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Host:
www -
Points to: The platform's URL
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TTL: Use default or recommended value
๐พ 7. Save Changes
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Click Save or Update after each record entry.
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Changes typically propagate within 24-48 hours.
๐ 8. Verify Your Setup
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Check your domain in a browser after propagation.
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Use DNS Checker to confirm DNS changes.
๐ Platform-Specific DNS Settings
1. ๐ Wix
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A Record:
23.236.62.147 -
CNAME:
wwwโwwwXXX.wixdns.net
2. ๐ Blogspot
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CNAME:
wwwโghs.googlehosted.com
3. ๐๏ธ Shopify
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A Record:
23.227.38.65 -
CNAME:
wwwโshops.myshopify.com
4. ๐ฐ WordPress.com
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CNAME:
wwwโexample.wordpress.com
5. ๐งฉ Squarespace
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A Records:
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198.185.159.144 -
198.185.159.145 -
198.49.23.144 -
198.49.23.145
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CNAME:
wwwโext-cust.squarespace.com
6. ๐งฑ Weebly
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A Record:
199.34.228.77 -
CNAME:
wwwโcustom-proxy-ssl.weebly.com
7. โก Webflow
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A Record:
13.248.155.104 -
CNAME:
wwwโproxy-ssl.webflow.com
8. ๐ BigCommerce
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A Record:
192.64.117.199 -
CNAME:
wwwโstore-xxxxx.mybigcommerce.com
9. ๐ป Ghost
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A Record:
104.236.210.185 -
CNAME:
wwwโexample.ghost.io
10. ๐ผ Strikingly
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A Record:
54.183.102.22 -
CNAME:
wwwโexample.s.strikinglydns.com
โ Additional Tips
๐ DNS Propagation
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Can take 24-48 hours.
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Monitor with DNS Checker.
๐ DNS Security
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Use HTTPS for all connections.
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Make sure DNS entries are exactly as per the third-party service's documentation.
๐งฉ Conclusion
With Domain India's DNS Management, connecting your domain to any third-party service is easy. Just activate the service, enter the required DNS records, and verify the setup. Whether you use Wix, WordPress, or Shopify, this guide helps ensure a seamless domain connection.
๐ก Reminder: Always safeguard your login credentials and keep DNS settings updated to avoid interruptions.
For further help, browse our Knowledge Base or submit a ticket.
