How to connect my domain to GoDaddy.

Connect your website domain to GoDaddy by updating your DNS Host records or nameservers.

• Connecting my website to GoDaddy
  Change your DNS Host records or your nameservers, so your domain will work with  GoDaddy.
  
• What are we referring to when we say "your domain"?
  When we reference "your domain" we mean the unique name that identifies a website on the internet, e.g. www.mywebsite.com
• What is DNS?
  DNS (Domain Name System) is a large group of servers that holds the information for where to find domains. (i.e. if your domain is your phone number, DNS is the phone book that can find your domain and everyone else’s.
• What is a nameserver?
  Nameservers tell the internet where to find each domain/web address.
  
• Why would I need to change my website provider?
  The main reason for this is that you are updating your website service provider.
• What are "Host Records"?
  Host records are the mapping that allows you to point your domain to a website. Your new hosting provider should have provided you with this information.
  
• What will I need to KNOW before I begin to connect my domain to GoDaddy?
  • Your login information for your GoDaddy account.
  • Your domain provider's requirements.
• What will I need to DO before I begin to connect my domain to GoDaddy?
  If you're on a free trial with GoDaddy, you'll need to sign up for a paid plan before you will be able to connect your domain.

*Please note, that while the process is quick, it does typically take 30-45 minutes for the data to propagate.  However, depending on your domain and web host provider it could take up to 48 hours to complete.

Step 1 

Go to your GoDaddy product page.

1. Scroll to Websites + Marketing and select Manage next to your website to open your site.
2. Select Edit Website or Edit Site to open your website builder.
3. Select Settings.
4. Next to your domain name, select Manage.
5. If asked, select I already own a domain.
6. Select Choose a domain or Change my domain.
7. Enter your domain and extension without www in front. For example, enter mycoolsite.com not www.mycoolsite.com.
8. Select Continue.
9. In a new window, you’ll be shown your information specifically for your site. You’ll need to keep this window open to reference the nameserver information GoDaddy provides.

Next once you have your information from GoDaddy, you’ll have 2 options, depending on the information GoDaddy provides.  Either Option 1 which updates your DNS Host records or Option 2 which updates your Nameservers.

Option 1: Update your DNS Host Records

1) Log in to your dashboard and go to the Domain and Email section. You can use this link: Click here to go to the Domain & Email section. 

2) 3. Click on the "Manage" button that appears on the right of your domain name.

3) Scroll down on the window until you find the “Manage host records” section. Click on “Add new record”.

4) Update your host name, record type, and address information to match what your website provider has given you, and click "Save". 

*Remember, these changes could take up to 48 hours to propagate.

 

Option 2: Update the Nameservers

1) Log in to your dashboard and go to the Domain and Email section. You can use this link: Click here to go to the Domain & Email section.

2) Click on the "Manage" button that appears on the right of your domain name.

3) Disable the “Transfer Lock”.

4) Click on the “Edit” button on the Nameservers box. 

5) Select the option “Use your own nameservers” and then click on the “Add New Nameserver” button. Then, type in the new Nameserver(s) provided by your website host and save the changes.

6) After you’ve changed your DNS records, return to your GoDaddy account and select "I’M DONE", and continue setup.

7) 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.

*Remember, these changes could take up to 48 hours to propagate.

If you need more information visit GoDaddy’s Domain Connection FAQ page