Connect your domain using GoDaddy
Connect your domain to your new website by updating its DNS records in GoDaddy. We use example.com in this guide; select your own domain when following the steps.
1. Request your DNS records
Email support@wodboard.com, saying “Please send us our DNS records.” Include the domain you want to connect.
We’ll send you your A, CNAME and TXT records. Wait until you receive these before making changes. Use the exact values we supply.
2. Open your DNS settings
- Sign in to GoDaddy and open your Domain Portfolio.
- Select your domain.
- Select DNS to view its records.
If GoDaddy says your DNS is managed elsewhere, make the changes with that provider instead. Contact us if you’re unsure.
Take a screenshot of your existing records before editing. Only change the website records described below. Keep email records and records for other services unchanged. Do not change your nameservers.
Updating these website records will replace the connection to your previous website, so make the changes when you’re ready to switch.
3. Update the A record
Find the A record named @ and select Edit. If there isn’t one, select Add New Record.
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Type | A |
| Name | @ |
| Value | The IP address we supplied |
| TTL | Leave at the default setting |
Save the record.
If there are several A records named @ , send us a screenshot before removing any. We’ll confirm which old website records need replacing. Leave A records with other names unchanged.
4. Update the CNAME record
Find the CNAME record named www and edit it. If it doesn’t exist, add one.
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Type | CNAME |
| Name | www |
| Value | The CNAME target we supplied |
| TTL | Leave at the default setting |
Save it. Copy the target exactly, without adding https:// or a page address. If GoDaddy reports a conflicting record, contact us before deleting anything.
5. Add the TXT record
Select Add New Record.
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Type | TXT |
| Name | The host we supplied, usually @ |
| Value | The full TXT value we supplied |
| TTL | Leave at the default setting |
Save it. Add this as a separate record. Do not replace or delete existing TXT records, including email verification and security records.
6. Let us know
Reply to our email once all three records are saved. We’ll check the connection, including any other settings that may affect your website.
Allow up to 48 hours for DNS changes to update everywhere. Some visitors may still see your previous website during this time.
If anything looks different or you’re unsure, send us a screenshot and we’ll help, or arrange a call.