This guide will walk you through how to properly assign a custom domain for your newly purchased website within HostGator.
Whenever you purchase a website, it will be live under a pre-generated domain. If you wish to switch to a custom domain that you own, please follow the instructions below:
What You Need to Set Up Your Custom Domain
Before you can begin this process, make sure you have access to the following:
A HostGator domain account (Click Here to login to your account)
Access to HostGator custom DNS records (Click here for instructions)
How to Add DNS Records for Your Custom Domain
From within your HostGator account, scroll until you find the Domains section. Click on Zone Editor.
For the CNAME record, enter the domain name you wish to use.
Then, select Manage to access the DNS records.
Click +CNAME Record in the Zone Editor to add the Type (CNAME) in the dropdown.
For the Name, enter “www”
Leave TTL as the default.
In the Record field, enter “s.multiscreensite.com”
Click Add Record.
Click +A Record in the Zone Editor to add the Type (A) in the dropdown.
For the Name, enter “@”
Leave TTL as the default.
In the Record field, enter “35.172.94.1”
Click Add Record.
Click +A Record in the Zone Editor to add the Type (A) in the dropdown.
For the Name, enter “@”
Leave TTL as the default.
In the Record field, enter “100.24.208.97”
Click Add Record.
With this process complete, your custom domain will now point to your website. While this may happen quickly, it can often take up to 48 hours for your registrar to propagate these new DNS settings. Please allow for the full period before attempting to edit your settings again. If your website still does not appear after this period, please contact your registrar for more information.