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How to add an Additional Domain for WordPress site

How to add an Additional Domain for WordPress site

September 29, 20222 min read

How to add an Additional Domain for WordPress site

This article will help you add an additional domain for your WordPress site hosted through us.

Instructions to add an additional domain
Step 1: Click on the 'Add domain or sub-domain button

Step 2: Add CNAME record for your domain 

Step 3: Create an A record for your domain now

Step 1: Click on the 'Add domain or sub-domain button

Step 2: Add CNAME record for your domain 

  • Enter the domain name which you want to use

  • Click the 'Generate CNAME' button

  • Copy the system generated Key and Value

  • Add a CNAME record based on these values

  • Check the box stating you've added a CNAME

  • Hit 'Verify and Create Certificate'

Step 3: Create an A record for your domain now

  • Copy the value from the popup and add an A record in the domain settings

  • Please note: The value of the CNAME and A record might be different (wp1.msgsndr.com, wp2.msgsndr.com, etc.) for you, please make sure you check the value from your screen before adding the record.

Please Note

That's it. Now once the DNS records have propagated successfully, you can set your new domain as primary domain from the WordPress Dashboard.

Linked Articles for some Domain Registrars

  1. How to add a CNAME Record in CloudFlare

  2. How to add a CNAME Record in Domain.com

  3. How to add a CNAME Record in BlueHost

  4. How to add a CNAME Record in HostGator

  5. How to add a CNAME Record in GoDaddy

  6. How to add a CNAME Record in NameCheap

Note


Domain Not Adding Troubleshooting

This can happen due to a few reasons

  1. There is a typo in your domain name [like in the example above]
    In this scenario fixing the typo will resolve your issue

  2. Your DNS changes haven't propagated yet
    In this case you need to wait longer and try again after a few hours or the next day to see if it works

  3. Your DNS configuration is not setup correctly
    Please reach out to your Domain Provider and discuss the errors with their support team

  4. Maybe you have conflicting records for the same subdomain [for example if blog.mydomain.com has a CNAME record pointing to wp1.msgsndr.com but it also has an A record pointing to some other provider]


    *
    In most cases with your DNS setup, TekMatix support teams will not be able to assist you and you may need to reach out to your domain provider.

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