How to Connect a Domain to Your Website on Appbox
When you create a website on Appbox, you already have access to hosting and a powerful no-code builder to develop your project without writing any code. However, to make your site easily accessible with a custom domain (e.g., mywebsite.com), you need to connect a domain purchased from an external provider.
In this article, we will walk through the steps to complete the connection.
Domain and Hosting: What’s the Difference?
First, it’s essential to clarify the difference between domain and hosting:
- Domain: This is the web address people type to visit your site (e.g., mywebsite.com). It must be purchased from a domain provider like Namecheap or GoDaddy.
- Hosting: This is the server space where your site's files and resources are stored. Appbox manages hosting and provides you with a no-code tool to build your site.
Connecting a Domain to Appbox
If you have already purchased a domain from a provider, you can easily connect it to your website on Appbox by following these steps:
1. Access the Domain Management Section
- Log into your Appbox account.
- Go to the Appbox Website section.
- Click on Domain Management.
- Enter the domain you want to connect. Do not include "http://" or "https://". If you want to connect the main domain (root), enter only the domain name without "www" (e.g., mywebsite.com). If you want to connect a subdomain, enter the full subdomain (e.g., blog.mywebsite.com).
2. Difference Between Domain and Subdomains
A main domain, such as mywebsite.com, can have unlimited subdomains, for example:
- blog.mywebsite.com
- shop.mywebsite.com
- forum.mywebsite.com
You can choose to connect either the main domain or a specific subdomain.
3. Obtain the DNS Records to Enter in the Provider
After entering the domain on Appbox, the platform will automatically display the DNS records (A and CNAME) that you need to enter in your domain provider.
4. Configure the DNS in Your Domain Provider
Now, access the DNS management panel of your provider (e.g., Namecheap, GoDaddy, Aruba) and:
- Remove any existing A or CNAME records with @ (root) or the same name as the subdomain you are connecting (see the note below).
- Enter the new A and CNAME records provided by Appbox.
⚠️ Note: There cannot be multiple DNS records with the same name (e.g., two CNAMEs for "www" or two A records for "@"). If they exist, they must be deleted or modified.
5. Wait for DNS Propagation
After correctly entering the records, you will need to wait for DNS propagation. This process can take a few minutes up to several hours, depending on the provider.
Once propagation is complete, your domain will be correctly linked to your Appbox site and will be accessible online.
Conclusion
Connecting a custom domain to your Appbox site is a simple and quick process that only requires a few steps. Remember that the domain must be managed through your provider, while on Appbox, you only need to complete the connection and configure the DNS.
If you have any doubts or issues with the connection, carefully check the DNS records or contact support.
Once completed, your site will have a professional web address ready to use!
When you create a website on Appbox, you already have access to hosting and a powerful no-code builder to develop your project without writing any code. However, to make your site easily accessible with a custom domain (e.g., mywebsite.com), you need to connect a domain purchased from an external provider.
In this article, we will walk through the steps to complete the connection.
Domain and Hosting: What’s the Difference?
First, it’s essential to clarify the difference between domain and hosting:
- Domain: This is the web address people type to visit your site (e.g., mywebsite.com). It must be purchased from a domain provider like Namecheap or GoDaddy.
- Hosting: This is the server space where your site's files and resources are stored. Appbox manages hosting and provides you with a no-code tool to build your site.
Connecting a Domain to Appbox
If you have already purchased a domain from a provider, you can easily connect it to your website on Appbox by following these steps:
1. Access the Domain Management Section
- Log into your Appbox account.
- Go to the Appbox Website section.
- Click on Domain Management.
- Enter the domain you want to connect. Do not include "http://" or "https://". If you want to connect the main domain (root), enter only the domain name without "www" (e.g., mywebsite.com). If you want to connect a subdomain, enter the full subdomain (e.g., blog.mywebsite.com).
2. Difference Between Domain and Subdomains
A main domain, such as mywebsite.com, can have unlimited subdomains, for example:
- blog.mywebsite.com
- shop.mywebsite.com
- forum.mywebsite.com
You can choose to connect either the main domain or a specific subdomain.
3. Obtain the DNS Records to Enter in the Provider
After entering the domain on Appbox, the platform will automatically display the DNS records (A and CNAME) that you need to enter in your domain provider.
4. Configure the DNS in Your Domain Provider
Now, access the DNS management panel of your provider (e.g., Namecheap, GoDaddy, Aruba) and:
- Remove any existing A or CNAME records with @ (root) or the same name as the subdomain you are connecting (see the note below).
- Enter the new A and CNAME records provided by Appbox.
⚠️ Note: There cannot be multiple DNS records with the same name (e.g., two CNAMEs for "www" or two A records for "@"). If they exist, they must be deleted or modified.
5. Wait for DNS Propagation
After correctly entering the records, you will need to wait for DNS propagation. This process can take a few minutes up to several hours, depending on the provider.
Once propagation is complete, your domain will be correctly linked to your Appbox site and will be accessible online.
Conclusion
Connecting a custom domain to your Appbox site is a simple and quick process that only requires a few steps. Remember that the domain must be managed through your provider, while on Appbox, you only need to complete the connection and configure the DNS.
If you have any doubts or issues with the connection, carefully check the DNS records or contact support.
Once completed, your site will have a professional web address ready to use!
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