How Do I Transfer a Domain From One Project to Another in Webflow?

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Transferring a domain from one project to another in Webflow can seem like a daunting task, but fear not! With the right steps and proper guidance, you can smoothly transfer your domain without any hiccups. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of transferring a domain from one Webflow project to another.

Step 1: Prepare Your Domains

Before you begin the transfer process, make sure you have access to both the source and destination projects in Webflow. Additionally, ensure that you have the necessary permissions to manage domains.

Step 2: Export Your Domain from the Source Project

The first step is to export your domain from the source project. To do this:

  1. Login to your Webflow account and navigate to the source project dashboard.
  2. Select the project settings by clicking on the gear icon in the left sidebar.
  3. Choose the ‘Domains’ tab from the top menu.
  4. Locate your domain under ‘Custom domains’ and click on it.
  5. Click on the ‘Export’ button next to your domain name.

Note:

If you have multiple domains associated with your source project, repeat these steps for each domain that needs transferring.

Step 3: Import Your Domain into the Destination Project

Once you have exported your domain(s) from the source project, it’s time to import them into your destination project. Follow these steps:

  1. Login to your Webflow account and navigate to the destination project dashboard.
  2. Select the project settings by clicking on the gear icon in the left sidebar.
  3. Choose the ‘Domains’ tab from the top menu.
  4. Click on the ‘Add custom domain’ button.
  5. Enter your domain name in the provided field and click ‘Next’.

Note:

If you are transferring multiple domains, repeat these steps for each domain individually.

Step 4: Update DNS Records for Your Domain

To finalize the transfer, you need to update your DNS records. This ensures that your domain points to the correct destination project. Follow these instructions:

  1. Login to your domain registrar account (where you purchased your domain).
  2. Navigate to your DNS settings or manage DNS records section.
  3. Edit the existing A record (or create a new one if necessary).
    • Set the type of record as ‘A’ or ‘A-Record’.
    • In the value field, enter Webflow’s IP address: 34.193.69.252 (for IPv4) or 2600:1f18:26c8:6200:b5e8:f3db:b0a1:a6ad (for IPv6).
    • TTL:The Time To Live value determines how long DNS resolvers should cache this information. You can set it to the default value provided by your domain registrar.
  4. Save the changes and wait for the DNS propagation to complete. This process might take a few minutes to several hours.

Step 5: Verify Your Domain Configuration

Once the DNS propagation is completed, you should verify your domain configuration to ensure everything is working as expected. Follow these steps:

  1. Navigate back to your Webflow project dashboard.
  2. Locate your domain under ‘Custom domains’ and click on it.
  3. Click on the ‘Check Status’ button next to your domain name.

Congratulations! You have successfully transferred a domain from one project to another in Webflow.

It’s important to note that DNS propagation can take time, so be patient if changes are not immediately visible. Now you can enjoy managing all your domains within a single Webflow project!