How to change your Domain DNS settings

Connecting Your Domain to Third-Party Platforms Using DNS Management

Introduction

When you purchase a domain without web hosting, connecting it to platforms like Wix, Shopify, Blogspot, or Webflow requires updating your domain's DNS records. This guide will help you use Domain India's DNS management service to point your domain to these platforms with step-by-step instructions.

Note: DNS Management is a free feature from Domain India but must be manually activated. Contact our support team via LiveChat or raise a support ticket to enable it.

Step-by-Step DNS Setup Guide

1. Activate DNS Management Service

Contact Domain India support via LiveChat or ticket.
Once activated, the DNS management tab will become accessible.

2. Log in to Your Domain India Account

Go to domainindia.com/client/login
Enter your credentials to access the client area.

3. Access Domain Control Panel

Click "My Domains" from the dashboard.
Choose the domain you want to manage.
Select Manage Domain to open its control panel.

4. Update Nameservers for DNS Management

To enable DNS editing, switch to Domain India's default name servers:

domainindian.mercury.orderbox-dns.com 
domainindian.venus.orderbox-dns.com 
domainindian.mars.orderbox-dns.com 
domainindian.earth.orderbox-dns.com

5. Open DNS Management Section

Go to the DNS Management tab in the domain panel.
You'll now be able to add/edit A records, CNAMEs, and more.

6. Modify DNS Records

Choose between A Records and CNAME Records depending on your platform.

A Record

Host: @
Points to: IP address from the third-party platform
TTL: Use default or recommended value

CNAME Record

Host: www
Points to: The platform's URL
TTL: Use default or recommended value

7. Save Changes

Click Save or Update after each record entry.
Changes typically propagate within 24-48 hours.

8. Verify Your Setup

Check your domain in a browser after propagation.
Use DNS Checker to confirm DNS changes.

Platform-Specific DNS Settings

1. Wix

A Record: 23.236.62.147
CNAME: www wwwXXX.wixdns.net

2. Blogspot

CNAME: www ghs.googlehosted.com

3. Shopify

A Record: 23.227.38.65
CNAME: www shops.myshopify.com

4. WordPress.com

CNAME: www example.wordpress.com

5. Squarespace

A Records:
- 198.185.159.144
- 198.185.159.145
- 198.49.23.144
- 198.49.23.145
CNAME: www ext-cust.squarespace.com

6. Weebly

A Record: 199.34.228.77
CNAME: www custom-proxy-ssl.weebly.com

7. Webflow

A Record: 13.248.155.104
CNAME: www proxy-ssl.webflow.com

8. BigCommerce

A Record: 192.64.117.199
CNAME: www store-xxxxx.mybigcommerce.com

9. Ghost

A Record: 104.236.210.185
CNAME: www example.ghost.io

10. Strikingly

A Record: 54.183.102.22
CNAME: www example.s.strikinglydns.com

Additional Tips

DNS Propagation

Can take 24-48 hours.
Monitor with DNS Checker.

DNS Security

Use HTTPS for all connections.
Make sure DNS entries are exactly as per the third-party service's documentation.

Conclusion

With Domain India's DNS Management, connecting your domain to any third-party service is easy. Just activate the service, enter the required DNS records, and verify the setup. Whether you use Wix, WordPress, or Shopify, this guide helps ensure a seamless domain connection.

Reminder: Always safeguard your login credentials and keep DNS settings updated to avoid interruptions.

For further help, browse our Knowledge Base or submit a ticket.