How to Connect Your Domain
Let's get your template living at your own web address (like yourbusiness.com).
Before you start: You'll need to log into wherever you bought your domain (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Squarespace, etc.). Keep that tab handy.
Using a Website Template AND a Funnel Template? Here's the easiest setup:
- Website Template: your main domain, like www.yourbusiness.com
- Funnel Template: a subdomain, like go.yourbusiness.com or freebie.yourbusiness.com
You'll follow the steps below once for each one.
Part 1: Add your domain in GoHighLevel
Step 1: In your sub-account, click Settings (bottom of the left menu).
Step 2: Click Domains & URL Redirects.
Step 3: Click + Connect a domain, then choose Connect next to Funnels/Websites.
Step 4: Type in your domain and click Continue.
- Website Template: Use the www version, like www.yourbusiness.com.
- Funnel Template: Use your subdomain, like go.yourbusiness.com. (Or, if the funnel is your only site, you can use the www version instead.)
Step 5: GoHighLevel will show you the DNS records you need to add. Keep this screen open!
Part 2: Add the DNS records at your domain provider
Step 6: In your domain provider's tab, find the DNS settings (it might be called "DNS," "Manage DNS," or "DNS Records").
Step 7: Add the record GoHighLevel gave you. It'll look something like this:
- Type: CNAME
- Host/Name: www (or your subdomain name, like "go")
- Value/Points to: the address GoHighLevel shows you
Only add one record per host. If there's already a record with the same host, edit or remove the old one first.
Step 8: Head back to GoHighLevel and click Verify. If it doesn't verify right away, don't panic! DNS changes can take anywhere from a few minutes to 24 hours to kick in.
Part 3: Link the domain to your template
Step 9: Once it's verified, choose your website or funnel from the dropdown.
Step 10: Pick the default page. That's the page people see when they type in your web address.
- Website Template: Choose your home page.
- Funnel Template: Choose the first step of your funnel (usually your opt-in or sales page).
Step 11: Click Link Domain. GoHighLevel will set up your security certificate (the little lock in the browser) automatically. This takes a few minutes.
Stuck? Your domain provider's support team can help you add DNS records. Just tell them "I need to add a CNAME record." Or email us at hello@launchinstyle.com.