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Can I Use My Own Domain Name With Weebly?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 2:57 pm

If you have a domain name that you’ve already registered with another provider, you can transfer it to Weebly. To do this, you will need to first unlock the domain name with your current registrar.

Once unlocked, you can initiate the transfer process from within your Weebly account by going to Settings > Domains. If you need help transferring your domain name to Weebly, our support team would be happy to assist.

Alternatively, you can keep your domain name registered with your current provider and simply point it to your Weebly site. To do this, you will need to set what are called DNS (domain name system) records with your domain name registrar.

These records tell web browsers where to find your website when someone types in your domain name. You can find step-by-step instructions for how to do this in our Help Center. Once again, our support team is also happy to assist if needed.

PRO TIP: If you are using Weebly to create a website, you may be wondering if you can use your own domain name with the service. While Weebly does allow you to use your own domain name, there are some things you should be aware of before doing so.

First, you will need to purchase a domain name from a registrar such as GoDaddy or Namecheap. Once you have done so, you will need to set up DNS records with your registrar. This can be a bit tricky, and if you are not comfortable doing it, you may want to hire someone to do it for you.

Once your DNS records are set up, you will need to point your domain name to Weebly’s servers. You can do this by creating a CNAME record with your registrar. Again, this can be tricky, and if you are not comfortable doing it, you may want to hire someone to do it for you.

Finally, once your domain is pointed to Weebly’s servers, you will need to add it to your Weebly account. Once it is added, you will be able to use it as your primary domain name for your website.

Keep in mind that using your own

Can I Use My Own Domain Name With Weebly?

Yes! If you have a domain name that you’ve already registered with another provider, you can transfer it to Weebly.

To do this, you will need to first unlock the domain name with your current registrar. Once unlocked, you can initiate the transfer process from within your Weebly account by going to Settings > Domains. If you need help transferring your domain name to Weebly, our support team would be happy to assist. You can find step-by-step instructions for how to do this in our Help Center. Once again, our support team is also happy to assist if needed.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.