To seamlessly integrate your domain with Podpage, follow these DNS settings instructions. This guide ensures that your Podpage website displays when visitors go to your domain.
Registration with Podpage
Register Your Domain:
Begin by registering your domain with Podpage at Podpage Domain Setup.
DNS Configuration Steps
Access DNS Settings:
Log into your domain registrar's platform, the company where you purchased your domain.
If unsure where to find DNS settings, search "How to change DNS with [your registrar's name]."
Disable Domain Forwarding:
If domain forwarding is enabled, disable it to avoid conflicts with other DNS settings.
Add Podpage DNS Records:
Follow these instructions to configure DNS settings:
For the whole domain (www.yourdomain.com):
CNAME with host/name www pointing to domains.podpage.com
A Record with host/name @ pointing to 54.90.47.105
If errors occur, delete conflicting DNS records (e.g., existing www or "@" A Record).
For a subdomain (podcast.yourdomain.com):
CNAME with host/name yoursubdomain pointing to domains.podpage.com
Save and Wait:
Save the changes and allow a few hours for the DNS configuration to take effect. During this time, you may experience temporary unavailability and SSL errors.
Troubleshooting and Common Questions
Can I ignore Podpage’s DNS setup requests if everything seems to work? If you're receiving requests from Podpage to delete specific DNS records or add new ones but everything, including your website and email, is functioning correctly, you can safely keep your existing DNS settings. Keeping both DNS configurations active can sometimes serve as a backup setup. However, if your website appears to be operational and your email is functioning as expected, no changes are necessary. It is essential to evaluate your functional requirements before making any updates.
What should I do about DNS error messages visible on Podpage? In some cases, Podpage may display messages prompting you to update DNS records, which you may not see in your domain host records. If everything is working fine, you can ignore the error message. For added assurance, consider contacting your domain host to confirm there are no obsolete or lingering DNS records that could interfere with your website's performance. If necessary, your domain host can help you remove any such records for optimal functionality.
What happens to an existing website when switching to Podpage? When updating your main domain’s DNS settings according to Podpage’s instructions, you effectively redirect all traffic from your previous website (e.g., hosted on platforms like Wix) to your new Podpage. This means that your Podpage site will replace the existing one, and visitors to your domain will no longer see the previous site. It’s important to finalize and thoroughly review your Podpage setup before making these changes to avoid unintended disruptions in user access.
Additional Resources
Detailed Setup Instructions:
For more in-depth setup details, refer to Podpage Domain Setup. Key Takeaways
Evaluate the current functionality of your website and email services before making DNS changes.
Messages from Podpage concerning DNS settings can often be ignored if there are no disruptions to functionality.
Redirecting your domain to Podpage replaces any previous websites hosted on that domain. By following these guidelines and confirming your setup with your domain’s support team, you can ensure a smooth transition and continued operation of your custom domain with Podpage.