How to Use Your Own Website Domain - Part 1

Attracting potential customers and providing them with information about your business entails having a well-managed online storefront. Knowing how to use and configure your website domain is essential to achieve that. 

Managing your website's domain has significant benefits, including keeping your registrar site login information private. Furthermore, you'll be able to have control over how your domain information is configured or when to transfer it to a different server.

We understand that setting up a domain can initially seem daunting, but with our step-by-step approach, it will be quick and simple. Whether you're new to website management or need a refresher, we're here to help you every step of the way. So, let's dive in and get your domain configured to ensure your online presence is optimized for success!

How to Connect Your Website Domain to Your Empowerkit Site

Connecting your domain to your Empowerkit site is straightforward, so we're here to guide you. Let's get started!

Note: Please be advised that the instructions below presume you have registered your domain. Also, remember that the domain may take up to 48 hours to propagate fully.

1. Log Into Your Account

Log into your domain registrar site and access your account. (Like GoDaddy.com)

2. Access the DNS Manager

Find the area in your domain registrar account where you can edit DNS settings. This tab or section may be titled "Domain Settings," "DNS Manager," "DNS Records," or something similar. 

3. Point Your Domain to Our IP Address

Choose "A" from the "Type" drop-down menu. Next, update the "@" record with your domain name (or add an "@" record) and point it to our IP address: 107.20.136.32

It should look something like this:

4. Finish The Process by Verifying Your Address

Verify that your domain has been pointed successfully by following these quick steps:

1. Visit https://broadbandsearch.net/ping
2. Enter your domain name in the respective field.
3. Click "Start Ping"

For more information, you may want to see the second part of this tutorial:

How to Use Your Own Website Domain Part 2