Using An Existing Domain Name

Using An Existing Domain Name

You can carry over an existing domain name to your new website using the Web builder.

How to Use an Existing Domain Name

  • Click Publish
  • You will be taken to General Terms & Conditions, which you can review
  • Click Accept Terms & Publish
  • You will be taken to the Enter a Domain screen
  • Click Use an Existing Domain
  • You will be taken to Enter Your Existing Domain
  • Type in your current domain name
  • Click Add Domain
  • You will be notified if the domain name is registered
  • Click Yes, Use This Domain
  • You will be taken to Checkout
  • Verify your billing information and enter your payment information
  • A transaction-summary page confirming your purchase will be displayed
  • Notification of a temporary publishing domain will be displayed. DNS information is provided so that your registrar can point your domain to your new website.

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