Can I Use My Google Domain on Webflow?

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Can I Use My Google Domain on Webflow?

If you have a Google Domain and are considering using Webflow as your website builder, you may be wondering if it is possible to use your existing domain with Webflow. The good news is that yes, you can use your Google Domain on Webflow! In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to connect your Google Domain to your Webflow website.

Step 1: Accessing Your DNS Settings

The first step is to access the DNS settings for your Google Domain. To do this, log in to your Google Domains account and navigate to the domain management page. Look for the “DNS” option or something similar.

Step 2: Adding Webflow DNS Records

To connect your Google Domain to Webflow, you need to add specific DNS records provided by Webflow. These records help direct traffic from your domain to your Webflow site.

  1. Create an A record:

    • Type: A
    • Name/Host/Alias: @ (or leave it blank)
    • TTL: 1h (or default)
    • Data/Address/Destination: Enter the IP address provided by Webflow

  2. Create a CNAME record:

    • Type: CNAME
    • Name/Host/Alias: www
    • TTL: 1h (or default)
    • Data/Address/Destination: Enter the provided hostname value by Webflow

After adding these DNS records, save the changes in your Google Domain DNS settings.

Step 3: Verifying DNS Setup

Once you have added the necessary DNS records, you need to verify the setup in Webflow. Go to your Webflow dashboard and navigate to the “Hosting” tab of your project.

Click on “Add Custom Domain”

In the pop-up window, enter your Google Domain (e.g., www.yourdomain.com) and click on “Verify”. Webflow will verify if your DNS records are correctly set up and if they match with what is expected.

Step 4: Enabling SSL

If you want to secure your website with an SSL certificate, Webflow offers free SSL hosting. To enable SSL, go back to the “Hosting” tab in your Webflow dashboard and click on “Enable SSL” next to your custom domain.

Note: It may take some time for SSL certification to be issued for your domain.

Step 5: Publishing Your Website

Once you have completed all the steps mentioned above, it’s time to publish your website. Go back to the “Hosting” tab in Webflow and click on “Publish”. Your Google Domain is now connected to your Webflow website!

In Conclusion

Using a Google Domain with Webflow is a straightforward process. By following these steps, you can seamlessly connect your domain to your Webflow website.

Remember that DNS changes may take some time to propagate across all servers, so don’t worry if it doesn’t work immediately. With patience, you’ll soon have your Google Domain up and running on Webflow.