A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing DNS Settings for Your Website

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Adjusting domain settings purchased from a third-party provider:
• Adjusting domain settings purchased from Renderforest
  
  

DNS (Domain Name System) is a core part of how the internet works — it maps domain names to IP addresses, so people can reach your website using an easy-to-remember name instead of a string of numbers.

In the website builder tool, DNS management means configuring where your domain name points — specifically, connecting it to your website's IP address. This article walks through both scenarios: managing DNS for a domain purchased from a third-party provider, and managing DNS for a domain purchased directly through Renderforest.

Adjusting domain settings purchased from a third-party provider:

You can typically manage these settings through your provider's control panel:

1. Log in to your account on the domain provider's website.
2. Go to the DNS Management or Zone Editor section.
3. Select the domain name you want to manage.
4. Find the option to Add Record or Edit DNS Records.
5. Add or edit the DNS records as needed.

To add an A record:

1. Select the type A.
2. In the Host field, enter @.
3. In the Points to (or Value) field, enter the IP address 35.161.126.63.
4. Save your changes.

To add a CNAME record:

1. Select the type CNAME.
2. In the Host field, enter www.
3. In the Points to (or Value) field, enter your website address in the format example.renderforestsites.com — without the http:// protocol.
4. Save your changes.

It may take some time for the changes to take effect, usually up to 48 hours.

Exact steps vary by provider. If you run into trouble, check your domain provider's support resources or reach out to their customer support team for help.

Adjusting domain settings purchased from Renderforest

Step 1: Log in to your Renderforest account. Step 2: Go to the My Domains page. Step 3: Click Manage next to your domain. Step 4: Select DNS to access and adjust your domain settings.

To add an A record:

1. Select the type A.
2. Leave the Host field blank.
3. In the Points to (or Answer) field, enter the IP address 35.161.126.63.
4. Click Add to save your changes.

To add a CNAME record:

1. Select the type CNAME.
2. In the Host field, enter www.
3. In the Answer field, enter your website address in the format example.renderforestsites.com — without the http:// protocol.
4. Click Add to save your changes.

You will also need to connect the domain to your Renderforest website. You may find this article helpful for attaching your domain.