Changing the URL of your Webflow website can be a simple and straightforward process. Whether you want to update your domain name or customize the URL structure, Webflow provides you with the flexibility to make these changes effortlessly. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to change your Webflow URL.
Changing Your Domain Name
If you want to change your domain name, follow these steps:
1. Accessing the Project Settings
– Log in to your Webflow account.
– Go to your dashboard and select the project for which you want to change the URL. – Click on the “Project Settings” option in the left sidebar.
2. Updating Your Domain
– Scroll down to the “Hosting” section in the Project Settings page.
– Click on the “Custom domains” field. – Enter your new domain name in the input box provided. – Click on the “Save changes” button.
3. Configuring DNS Settings
– After saving changes, Webflow will provide you with specific DNS records that need to be added or modified in your domain registrar’s settings.
– Access your domain registrar’s website and locate the DNS management section. – Add or modify the DNS records according to Webflow’s instructions. Customizing URL Structure
To customize your URL structure, follow these steps:
1. Accessing Your Site Settings
– Log in to your Webflow account and select the project for which you want to customize URLs.
– Click on the “Site Settings” option in the left sidebar.
2. Navigating to URL settings
– In Site Settings, click on the “SEO & Open Graph” tab.
– Scroll down until you find “URLs & Metadata” and click on it.
3. Customizing URL Format
– In the “URL Format” section, you can customize how your URLs will be structured.
– Webflow offers various options such as plain, lowercase, uppercase, and more. – Select the desired format from the dropdown menu.
4. Updating Collection URLs
– If you have collections on your website, you can also customize their URL structures.
– Click on the “Collection settings” tab within the “URLs & Metadata” section. – Choose a structure that suits your needs.
- For example, if you have a blog collection, you could set the URL structure to be “/blog/{slug}” where “{slug}” represents the unique identifier of each blog post.
- This allows for clean and organized URLs.
With these steps, you can easily change your Webflow URL or customize your site’s URL structure. Remember to save any changes and allow some time for DNS propagation if you’re updating domain names.
Conclusion
Changing your Webflow URL is a simple process that can be done through the Project Settings or Site Settings depending on whether you want to update your domain name or customize the URL structure. By following these steps, you can ensure that your website’s URLs align with your branding and provide a seamless user experience.
So go ahead and take advantage of Webflow’s powerful features to make your website’s URL memorable and user-friendly!