How to Setup and Configure a New Domain or Subdomain

In this guide, we will walk you through the process of integrating a new domain or subdomain into your account. Whether you're aiming to enhance your online presence or launch a new project, understanding the intricacies of domain management is pivotal. Here, we delve into both manual and automatic methods, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the processes involved. Let's get started!

Simplifying With Domain Connect

Domain Connect revolutionizes the domain linking process by offering a seamless and automated experience. With just a click, this feature eliminates the need for manual DNS record adjustments, making domain management effortless for both primary domains and subdomains.

Important:

This automatic feature is solely for connecting domains; it is not for hosting them. You must own a domain with Google Domains, Go Daddy, or Cloudflare for Domain Connect. If using Cloudflare, ensure the DNS records generated automatically have Cloudflare proxy disabled.

What is Domain Connect?

Domain Connect simplifies connecting domains to various online services or applications. Here’s a detailed look:

Streamlined Compatibility: Easily link your domains to multiple services via Google Domains, Go Daddy, or Cloudflare.
No-Fuss Configuration: Say goodbye to manually adjusting DNS settings; Domain Connect does it all for you, saving time and preventing errors.

Why Should You Consider This Feature?

Quick and Painless: Effortlessly link your domains to diverse online platforms.
Reliable and Secure: Utilize the secure framework provided by top domain providers.
Future-Proof: Domain Connect is primed for expansion, including support for platforms like WordPress and email services.

How to Use This Feature

Important:

You will not be able finalize the authorization for Google Domains until you close the tab and return to your sub-account settings.

Log into your account and go to Settings > Domains tab.
Click the "Add Domain" option.
Input your primary or subdomain. If adding the "www" subdomain, an option will appear.
Press "Continue."
An "Authorize" button will display if your domain is registered with Google Domains, Go Daddy, or Cloudflare. Click it to initiate the DNS settings change.
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Follow the instructions on your domain provider's portal to complete authorization.
Finalize the connection, once authorized, close the domain provider’s tab and return to the Domain Connect interface.
Manual DNS record addition remains an option if your domain provider is not supported.

Verify the Connection

Run a test to verify the domain connection. Changes may take at least 30 seconds to reflect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I opt for a manual DNS setup?

A: Yes, manual configuration is still available for users whose domain providers aren't supported by Domain Connect.

Q: What if my domain provider isn’t among the top three?

A: You can continue using manual DNS settings; the process remains the same.

Q: What happens if I choose to 'Also add www domain,' but it's already configured elsewhere?

A: A CNAME record will be created, but any pre-existing CNAME or A records for your www domain must be removed manually for proper functionality.

Manually adding a domain:

Manual addition of domains applies to you if your domain registrar is anyone except the three supported by Domain Connect (i.e., Google Domains, Cloudflare, and GoDaddy).

You can still use the manual addition capability even if you own a domain out of the three mentioned above. The domain is the web address, such as www.mywebsite.com or www.thedemoaccount.com. You must create a domain within a registrar, such as Namecheap, Hostgator, etc. Then you can add your domain to the system to start using it. Follow the steps below to configure your new domain:

Step 1: Create A Record to Connect Your Domain

This will be done in your registrar. Depending on your domain host, this can be done one of two ways:

(Recommended) Add a CNAME record for your root domain or any sub-domains with the value flash.funnels.msgsndr.com.
(Alternative) Use an A name for your root domain, specifically pointing to 34.68.234.4.

Please Note: You will need to be certain that the domain is not pointed to multiple places (multiple records for the same domain set to different values). Ensure you have an A record pointing to 34.68.234.4 or a CNAME record pointing to flash.funnels.msgsndr.com for the domain

Instructions on Adding a CNAME record to various Domain Registrars:

Follow the instructions for each registrar.

Namecheap instructions: https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/9646/2237/how-to-create-a-cname-record-for-your-domain/

Godaddy instructions:

https://www.godaddy.com/help/add-a-cname-record-19236

Cloudflare instructions:

https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/learning/dns/dns-records/dns-cname-record/

Wix instructions:

https://support.wix.com/en/article/adding-or-updating-cname-records-in-your-wix-account

Hostinger instructions:

https://support.hostinger.com/en/articles/4738777-how-to-manage-cname-records-on-hpanel

BlueHost instructions:

https://www.bluehost.com/hosting/help/cname

Instructions on Adding an A record to various Domain Registrars:

Namecheap instructions: https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/319/2237/how-can-i-set-up-an-a-address-record-for-my-domain/

Godaddy instructions:

https://www.godaddy.com/help/add-an-a-record-19238

Cloudflare instructions:

https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/learning/dns/dns-records/dns-a-record/

Wix instructions:

https://support.wix.com/en/article/adding-or-updating-a-records-in-your-wix-account

Hostinger instructions:

https://support.hostinger.com/en/articles/4468886-how-to-manage-a-records-in-hpanel

Bluehost instructions:

https://my.bluehost.com/hosting/help/713

Please Note: If you are using Cloudflare it is preferred to have either the www or the non-www domain proxied. The non-proxy would reside in the system it is preferred to have www in the system for funnels. You would then create a page rule and dynamic pattern with a wildcard character. Please review the article: “How To Redirect Domains in Cloudflare (for non-www. and www.) for this.”

Please Note: After adding your Domain to the Domain Registrar, it might take some time for the DNS settings to propagate, so if it doesn't work immediately, give it some time (up to 24 hours) and try again.

Step 2: Add Your Domain to Your System

Within your system, you’ll need to add your domain in order to use it for funnels or websites.

Navigate to Settings > Domains
Here, you’ll see a list of any Domains you already have, or you can add a new one.
Click “Add New Domain” to add a new one.
In the popup, type your domain, such as www.mywebsite.com or www.thedemoaccount.com

NOTE: Ensure you have an A record pointing to 34.68.234.4 or a CNAME record pointing to flash.funnels.msgsndr.com for in domain within the (). (This would have been completed in Step 1 above.)

Click “Add record manually” to proceed to the next step.

NOTE: If you see the error message “Couldn’t find a CNAME/A record pointing www to flash.funnels.msgsndr.com” then you may have something in your DNS settings input incorrectly, or perhaps you spelled something wrong. Double-check your Domain and try again.

Here you can add a full domain such as www.thedemoaccount.com or you can add just the root domain such as thedemoaccount.com (without the www portion).

Please Note: If you want a funnel step/website page to open without any path (domain.com instead of domain.com/home), you can select that page as the default page for that domain. A default page can be selected from Settings > Domains > Edit Domain.

Please review the article “How To Connect Your Domain to a Funnel or Website” for the next steps on how to Associate the Domain to a Funnel/Website.

You may ignore the Robots.txt code if you don't want to manage indexing for your domain. This link explains more: Robots.txt Introduction and Guide | Google Search Central | Documentation | Google for Developers.

Additional Note:

Please be patient after adding your domain to the Domain Registrar; DNS settings might take some time to propagate (up to 24 hours). If it doesn't work immediately, wait for a while and try again.