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I currently have a domain hosted at GoDaddy. How can I point it over to the site I built with Homestead?
Homestead FAQ, Employee
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42,916 Points
Posted 7 years ago
Homestead FAQ, Employee
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42,916 Points
Hi,
If you've already paid for a domain (website address) with Go Daddy, you can "point" the domain to your Homestead website. Make sure you have the username/Customer # and password for your Go Daddy account. Pointing a domain typically takes 1-3 business days to complete, depending on the speed of your domain provider.
Important: If you have email with Go Daddy and want to keep your email with them, you'll need to complete a CNAME Point.
To point a domain from Go Daddy
Back in Homestead Websites, select the site that you want to point the domain to from the drop-down.
Note: You can have more than one domain pointed or associated (registered) with a website.
Click Domains on the left to go to Domain Manager.
Under Use a Domain You Already Own, enter your domain and click Use This Domain.
Click Keep Current Provider.
Under Task 1, click I Have Added Nameservers.
The point will complete in 1-3 business days depending on the speed of your domain provider
Hope that helps!
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If you've already paid for a domain (website address) with Go Daddy, you can "point" the domain to your Homestead website. Make sure you have the username/Customer # and password for your Go Daddy account. Pointing a domain typically takes 1-3 business days to complete, depending on the speed of your domain provider.
Important: If you have email with Go Daddy and want to keep your email with them, you'll need to complete a CNAME Point.
To point a domain from Go Daddy
- Log in to Go Daddy using your username and password.
- Click My Account in the upper right corner.
- In the Products tab, click the plus sign to the left of DOMAINS.
- In the list of domains, click Launch for the domain you'd like to point to Homestead.
- In the Nameservers area, click Set Nameservers.
- In the Set Nameservers window, select I have specific nameservers for my domains.
- Add our Nameservers. Go Daddy provides space to enter up to 4 Nameservers in this window. You only need to enter 3 and it doesn't matter what order they are entered in. Then, click OK.
- Nameserver 1 - NS1.MDNSSERVICE.COM
- Nameserver 2 - NS2.MDNSSERVICE.COM
- Nameserver 3 - NS3.MDNSSERVICE.COM
Note: You can have more than one domain pointed or associated (registered) with a website.
The point will complete in 1-3 business days depending on the speed of your domain provider
Hope that helps!
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This will be the third attempt to getting this resolved. I purchased my domain with Godaddy.com that I wanted to host with Homestead (might've been a big mistake since I'm having so much trouble pointing my domain). Homestead Support sends me a link with instructions to follow.. unlock domain with godaddy, remove privacy, get authorization, etc. DONE! Came back to Homestead to perform a few more steps. COmpleted building my website. Clicked 'PUBLISH' and thought I was done. COntacted Homestead again and asked Support to look and see if I did everything correctly. He sends me another instruction link and tells me he cant help me. Must contact Godaddy to properly point my domain. Called Godaddy Support. He tells me I need to get a URL or IP address or Cname to point the domain to.
I only want to point my domain to Homestead and not transfer it. What EXACTLY needs to be done to get my website published??? Ive already created my full site. Just get it published so my clients can view, PLEASE!
Frustrated!
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
How do I point my domain from Godaddy.com to Homestead..
I only want to point my domain to Homestead and not transfer it. What EXACTLY needs to be done to get my website published??? Ive already created my full site. Just get it published so my clients can view, PLEASE!
Frustrated!
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
How do I point my domain from Godaddy.com to Homestead..
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Hi Nancy -
I'm so sorry about you frustrations - I completely understand. It sounds like you were directed to initiate "Transferring" your domain to Homestead, which is not what you wanted to do. The second time around, they had you set up "pointing" from GoDaddy's end which is the correct way. Please check out the instructions above, as it details what steps you need to take. Your nameservers have not yet been changed to Homestead, but once they are your domain will work within 12 hours.
Thanks,
Aubrey
I'm so sorry about you frustrations - I completely understand. It sounds like you were directed to initiate "Transferring" your domain to Homestead, which is not what you wanted to do. The second time around, they had you set up "pointing" from GoDaddy's end which is the correct way. Please check out the instructions above, as it details what steps you need to take. Your nameservers have not yet been changed to Homestead, but once they are your domain will work within 12 hours.
Thanks,
Aubrey
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Thank you for your message. I have performed everything on the Godaddy side of the instructions days ago. I cannot perform steps 8 and onward with Homestead. Can you take a look? Thanks.
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Just checked the website, and it's been published. Thanks!
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Yay! You're welcome!
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
How do I point an existing domain to Homestead Sitebuilder Pages and setup new email account.
Hi! I need to know the steps to point my current domain name (www.davieconcrete.com) established (parked) with a third party to the web pages I created through Sitebuilder. I would also like to host the email with the same extension with you as well. If you can provide me with the instruction, I will work with the current provider to get the appropriate servers added to this registration. Thanks in advance. David B [dbrosnah@yahoo.com]
How do I point an existing domain to Homestead Sitebuilder Pages and setup new email account.
Hi! I need to know the steps to point my current domain name (www.davieconcrete.com) established (parked) with a third party to the web pages I created through Sitebuilder. I would also like to host the email with the same extension with you as well. If you can provide me with the instruction, I will work with the current provider to get the appropriate servers added to this registration. Thanks in advance. David B [dbrosnah@yahoo.com]
Mike F., Alum
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Hi dbrosnah1932,
Have the current host add the nameservers shown in step #7, then log into your account on www.homestead.com and do steps 8-12.
After the domain pointing is complete, then you'll be able to create the email accounts. Follow this thread for email setup: https://community.homestead.com/homes...
If this post helps, please give a "Star" and complete this survey to rate me.
Thanks!
Mike
Have the current host add the nameservers shown in step #7, then log into your account on www.homestead.com and do steps 8-12.
After the domain pointing is complete, then you'll be able to create the email accounts. Follow this thread for email setup: https://community.homestead.com/homes...
If this post helps, please give a "Star" and complete this survey to rate me.
Thanks!
Mike
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Create the domain.
My domain name is mystudynote.com. But I received the message "Your domain pointing was unsuccessful". Contact us". What is it meant? Please help.
Create the domain.
My domain name is mystudynote.com. But I received the message "Your domain pointing was unsuccessful". Contact us". What is it meant? Please help.
Mike F., Alum
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184,678 Points
Hi sheeila8187, I see from the public Whois record you have the nameservers set to:
ns23.westgroup.net
ns21.westgroup.net
ns22.westgroup.net
Unless you are doing a Cname point, you'll want to change the nameservers to:
ns23.westgroup.net
ns21.westgroup.net
ns22.westgroup.net
Unless you are doing a Cname point, you'll want to change the nameservers to:
- NS1.MDNSSERVICE.COM
- NS2.MDNSSERVICE.COM
- NS3.MDNSSERVICE.COM
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82 Points
This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
no domain extension listed for my domain.
I just bought a domain ending in .me - I am trying to do a web page, and i can't get started as I can't use this domain as their is no extension for .me what to do?
no domain extension listed for my domain.
I just bought a domain ending in .me - I am trying to do a web page, and i can't get started as I can't use this domain as their is no extension for .me what to do?
Mike F., Alum
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184,678 Points
If you purchased a ".me" domain name you will have to point it to Homestead. You can use the steps above as a guide. You'll have to add the nameservers shown in step #7 at your current host, then complete steps 8-12 on the Homestead website.
Mike
Mike
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Hi Mike, I have a .co.uk domain name. In the box there is no option for this extension. What can I do?
Mike F., Alum
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184,678 Points
We can try to add them from our end. If you want to post the nameservers here, we'll take a look.
Mike
Mike
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Thanks Mike. It's UK cheapest. The domain name is otherworldjourneys.co.uk They are ns.microlite1.com and ns2.microlite1.com
Mike F., Alum
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Thanks. I'll need you to please confirm which domain you would like these added to.
Mike
Mike
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Sorry Mike, it's otherworld - a subdomain of my main site, www,ellisctaylor.com (www.otherworld.ellisctaylor.com)
Thank you
Thank you
Mike F., Alum
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184,678 Points
The subdomain, uses the same nameservers as the main domain (www). There's not a way to change the nameservers for the subdomain without affecting the www also. Do you still want to do this?
Mike
Mike
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Ah well, no worries. Thank you Mike.
Mike F., Alum
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ok. We'll leave them as is for now. Let us know if you have any more questions.
Mike
Mike
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
I already have a .co domain registered through Google; how can I continue to use this?.
I already have a .co domain registered through Google; how can I continue to use this?.
Mike F., Alum
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184,678 Points
Since we are unable to host .co domains, the best thing to do is point the domain as shown above.
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I am trying to configure the DNS properly for my buddy that I did their website for here on homestead, but they own the domain on Go Daddy. They have their own exchange host in the office, and currenty host their website and email. I want them to keep their email but have the go daddy account point to the website. However, when I did this, I made their email stop working. I was told NOT to change the nameservers and only change the follow. What am I doing wrong? I whited out some of the information.
A Record
Host @ points to 209.157.71.50
(I replaced the existing @ with this IP)
A Record
Host * points to 209.157.71.50
(I added this to the A Record)
C Name www points to websites.homestead.com
(I deleted the A record that was www and made a CNAME with this)
A Record
Host @ points to 209.157.71.50
(I replaced the existing @ with this IP)
A Record
Host * points to 209.157.71.50
(I added this to the A Record)
C Name www points to websites.homestead.com
(I deleted the A record that was www and made a CNAME with this)
Mike F., Alum
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This is a great conversation that's separate from the main topic, so I created a new topic to continue the discussion. Please reference the new topic here: Point domain but keep email with Godaddy.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
domain pointing.
I need help pointing a domain name to my website - the domain name is registered with another provider but I want to use it for my homestead website.
domain pointing.
I need help pointing a domain name to my website - the domain name is registered with another provider but I want to use it for my homestead website.
Mike F., Alum
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184,678 Points
You'll need to have the domain host add the nameservers shown in step #7 above and then complete steps 8-12 on the Homestead website.
Mike
Mike
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
change domain name.
I just purchased a new domain name from GoDaddy. How do I switch my current Homestead website name to this new one?
change domain name.
I just purchased a new domain name from GoDaddy. How do I switch my current Homestead website name to this new one?
Drew N, Alum
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Hi JoyJoz8114,
You can follow these instructions to point the domain.
Thanks
Drew
You can follow these instructions to point the domain.
Thanks
Drew
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
My site unable to be seen in any browser.
Trying to upload my site to Google Merchant Center and Google has indicated that they're unable to pull up the site in any browser. I tried to replicate and was unable to pull up my site. They've suggested we contact our site developer. I've re-published the entire site and we're still experiencing issues. M
My site unable to be seen in any browser.
Trying to upload my site to Google Merchant Center and Google has indicated that they're unable to pull up the site in any browser. I tried to replicate and was unable to pull up my site. They've suggested we contact our site developer. I've re-published the entire site and we're still experiencing issues. M
Mike F., Alum
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184,678 Points
Nadia6245, I see three domains on your account but the only one that is not working is the one that is hosted at Godaddy. The easiest way to get it working is to point it according to the steps above. Specifically, you need to add the nameservers shown in step #7.
Mike
Mike
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Where do I add the nameservers GoDaddy or Homestead? Those DNS were added to GoDaddy already.
Mike F., Alum
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Nadia6245,
Can you verify which domain you are having the problem with so we can make sure we are looking at the right domain and dns records?
Mike
Can you verify which domain you are having the problem with so we can make sure we are looking at the right domain and dns records?
Mike
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Sure- www.wedtin.com
Mike F., Alum
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Thanks Mike! I was able to verify the domain point to Homestead via GoDaddy.
Google stated the following "they performed a cross browser checks through our systems forwww.wedtin.com and unfortunately it still didn't appear to work on any of the browsers."
Google stated the following "they performed a cross browser checks through our systems forwww.wedtin.com and unfortunately it still didn't appear to work on any of the browsers."
Mike F., Alum
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184,678 Points
If they tried to verify shortly after pionting the domain, it was probably just a matter of not allowing enough time for the dns records to propagate. That can sometimes take up to 48 hours.
If you have any more problems, let us know and we'll be happy to help.
Mike
If you have any more problems, let us know and we'll be happy to help.
Mike
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Thanks!!
Mike F., Alum
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You're welcome. Let us know if you need anything else.
Mike
Mike
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled
Domain pointing with an I.P adress.
I want to point my newly purchased danish domain, bought through Goddady to my website shapewearheaven.com. But because it is a .dk domain I have to change the nameservers and provide an I.P adress of the nameservers in order to be able to point the domain to my website.
Can you help with the name of the name servers and the I.P adress?
Domain pointing with an I.P adress.
I want to point my newly purchased danish domain, bought through Goddady to my website shapewearheaven.com. But because it is a .dk domain I have to change the nameservers and provide an I.P adress of the nameservers in order to be able to point the domain to my website.
Can you help with the name of the name servers and the I.P adress?
Mike F., Alum
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Isabel Sophy6399
You can follow the steps on this page, or, if you'll be using email at Godaddy you can use the Cname pointing method instead: How do I point my domain, but still keep my email? (Cname Point)
You can follow the steps on this page, or, if you'll be using email at Godaddy you can use the Cname pointing method instead: How do I point my domain, but still keep my email? (Cname Point)
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I had my client point his website from GoDaddy to the one I made him here. Do I have to wait on the steps here because when I try to do the steps on my end it states this: This domain is already associated with a website account. Am I doing something wrong or do I need to wait the 48 hours? Or is it done once he has it pointed?
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Whats the domain?
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This domain is not currently pointing to Homestead. I will remove the domain associated with a website account message from it, but it still needs to point to us by either CNAME or nameservers.
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Is it still showing that it is not pointing to Homestead? We've done everything on both ends but it's still not up.
Drew N, Alum
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The DNS on the Godaddy side still shows Godaddy's nameservers and the A and CNAME records are not ours. Either it has not been changed, or something is wrong on the Godaddy side.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled Webpage Comes up as "Page Not Found".
I looked for my page, and it does not come up on google, despite faithful payment. Then, I typed in the url, and it was "page not found." I logged in, confirmed that Homestead faithfully took my money, but when I tried to Publish again, it took me to some "trial" site. What is going on?
I looked for my page, and it does not come up on google, despite faithful payment. Then, I typed in the url, and it was "page not found." I logged in, confirmed that Homestead faithfully took my money, but when I tried to Publish again, it took me to some "trial" site. What is going on?
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William9339,
Your website is not appearing because your domain kppmeds.com is not pointing to Homestead. Please see the article above to point the domain to us. If you would like to point the domain to us but keep your email services through Network Solutions, let me know and I can provide the information to do so.
If you would like to view your published website in the meantime, you can see your site under the Homestead sub domain at http://hstrial-wvinsko.homestead.com/
Your website is not appearing because your domain kppmeds.com is not pointing to Homestead. Please see the article above to point the domain to us. If you would like to point the domain to us but keep your email services through Network Solutions, let me know and I can provide the information to do so.
If you would like to view your published website in the meantime, you can see your site under the Homestead sub domain at http://hstrial-wvinsko.homestead.com/
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Yes. can you assist me in pointing the domain to kppmeds from network solutions?
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Do you currently have email service with Network Solutions for your domain?
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Will the pointing stay the same with the new builder for changing the Cname, and A records or will these change?
Drew N, Alum
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The will probably be some difference. They are housed in a different location. I do not yet have the new records as I have not pointed a domain yet.
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Drew, do we have an answer to this yet? I will need it very soon.
Drew N, Alum
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262,816 Points
Yes. If you register the domain with us OR point via nameserver they should automatically populate. If you prefer to point via A records, then we can provide them for you when ready. We have been asked not to post the records publicly, but you can open a private conversation.
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This reply was created from a merged topic originally titled how do i talk to someone from homestead for help?.
I would like to use a domain name from another hosting company. I do not want to use the named servers for homestead as it also affects my email address. I need the ip address to avoid this. How do I get help on this?
I would like to use a domain name from another hosting company. I do not want to use the named servers for homestead as it also affects my email address. I need the ip address to avoid this. How do I get help on this?
Todd H, Social Media Specialist
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20,854 Points
If you look at Step #9, this is where you can start your domain pointing. You do not need to point the nameservers, instead, this is the DNS to Homestead.
A Records
* and www --> 146.148.102.201
@ --> 216.40.47.17
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I have pointed my site to my domain at GoDaddy by changing name servers, but I keep getting a 404 error on the page. I called GoDaddy customer support and they said all is well on their end and to try and contact Homestead... Please help!
Www.custombuiltnewengland.com
Www.custombuiltnewengland.com
Drew N, Alum
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Will the 2 domains be for the same site? or will they be 2 completely different sites? If they are for the same site, please tell me which is your primary domain. I can fix this for you after that.
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I would like custombuiltri.homestead.com to be directed to custombuiltnewengland.com. Right now it is pointing to newenglandrenovations.com but we would like to switch it to custombuiltnewengland.com. Just the one site.
Drew N, Alum
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katyadams6133859 I have fixed custombuiltnewengland.com for you. newenglandrenovations.com is now associated to the Arlingtonstreet site, which has not been published. If there is to be only 1 site, should newenglandrenovations.com be redirected to custombuiltnewengland.com? I can make that work, but with the new Websitebuilder you may only associate 1 domain to a site.
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Thanks Drew!
Drew N, Alum
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You're welcome
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Www.custombuiltnewengland.com