How to connect your GoDaddy domain to PublishFi

Want to make your website look professional and memorable? Connecting your custom GoDaddy domain to PublishFi is a great way to boost your brand and make your site easy to find.

This guide walks you through each step, from adding your domain in PublishFi to configuring GoDaddy DNS settings.

1. Add Your Custom Domain in PublishFi

1. Log in to your PublishFi dashboard.
2. Navigate to Settings > Domains.
3. Enter your GoDaddy domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) in the custom domain field.
4. Click Connect.

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PublishFi will now display the DNS records you need to add in GoDaddy. Keep this tab open!

2. Update DNS Records in GoDaddy

1. Sign in to your GoDaddy account and go to your My Products area.
2. Find the domain you want to use and click DNS.

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3. In the DNS Management page, scroll to Records.
4. Add the required DNS records as shown in your PublishFi dashboard:
   • A Record
     • Host: @
     • Points to: (Use the IP address provided by PublishFi)
     • TTL: 1 hour (or default)
   • A Record
     • Host: www
     • Points to: (Use the IP address provided by PublishFi)
     • TTL: 1 hour (or default)

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Tip: Remove any existing A or AAAA records that might conflict with these new records. Only keep the two A records pointing to PublishFi.

5. Save your changes.

3. Verify Your Connection in PublishFi

1. Return to your PublishFi dashboard.
2. Go to Settings > Domains and click Refresh.
3. If everything is set up correctly, you’ll see a confirmation that your domain is connected!

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4. Go Live!

Congrats! Your custom GoDaddy domain is now connected to your PublishFi site. You can start publishing and sharing your new branded website.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a “Domain Taken” error, make sure the domain isn’t connected to another project. Remove it from the old project or contact support.
• DNS changes can take up to 24 hours to propagate.
• Double-check that you only have two A records for your domain, both pointing to the IP addresses provided by PublishFi.

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FAQ

Q: Can I use a subdomain (like blog.yourdomain.com)? A: Yes! Just add the subdomain in PublishFi and create the appropriate DNS records in GoDaddy.

Q: My changes aren’t working. What should I check? A: Make sure you’ve removed any old A/AAAA records and only have the ones provided by PublishFi. DNS changes may take time to update.