How to Connect GoDaddy Domain to Webflow

This guide will walk you through the complete process of connecting your GoDaddy domain to Webflow. Whether you're launching your first Webflow website or transferring an existing domain, you'll learn all the key steps in DNS configuration and website publishing.

What You Need Before You Begin

Before setting up your Webflow domain connection, make sure you have the following:

• An active GoDaddy account with a purchased domain.
• A published Webflow project on a paid hosting plan.
• Access to Webflow project settings.

Find Domain Settings in Webflow

To begin pointing your GoDaddy domain to Webflow, first retrieve your DNS records:

1. Open your Webflow project dashboard.
2. Go to Project Settings > Hosting tab.
3. Scroll down to the Custom Domains section.
4. Add your domain in both yourdomain.com and www.yourdomain.com format.
5. Note the A Records and CNAME values Webflow provides.

Update DNS Records in GoDaddy

Once you have the correct Webflow DNS details, log in to GoDaddy to update your DNS settings.

Steps to connect GoDaddy domain to Webflow:

1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and open your domain.
2. Click DNS or Manage DNS.
3. Find the existing A Records and delete them (if any).
4. Add the following A Records from Webflow:

Save all changes in GoDaddy’s dashboard.

Verify and Publish in Webflow

After you update the GoDaddy DNS records, go back to Webflow:

• Click Check Status in the Hosting tab next to your domain.
• Wait for the green checkmarks to appear (may take a few minutes to hours).
• Set the www version as the default domain.
• Click Publish to make your Webflow website live.

Webflow Custom Domain Troubleshooting

If your domain isn't working as expected, here are common issues and how to fix them:

Domain shows "Not Secure": Make sure SSL is enabled in Webflow Hosting settings.

Changes not updating: DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours. Be patient.

“Needs Configuration” error: Double-check your A Record and CNAME entries in GoDaddy.

Useful Links

Connecting a Custom Domain (GoDaddy) – Webflow University – This official video tutorial walks you through the process of connecting your GoDaddy domain to your Webflow site, including adding domains, updating DNS settings, and publishing your site.

Manage DNS Records – GoDaddy Help – Learn how to add, edit, or delete DNS records in your GoDaddy account, which is essential for pointing your domain to Webflow.

GoDaddy Integration – Webflow University – This guide provides specific instructions for integrating your GoDaddy domain with Webflow, including A record and CNAME settings.

Add or Edit an A Record – GoDaddy Help – Detailed steps on how to add or modify A records in your GoDaddy DNS settings, which is necessary for connecting to Webflow's IP addresses.

Publish and Launch – Webflow University – Learn how to publish your Webflow site to your custom domain and ensure it's live and accessible to visitors.

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Conclusion

Linking your GoDaddy domain to Webflow is straightforward once you understand the steps. With correct DNS entries and publishing inside Webflow, your custom domain will serve your live website with no issues. Follow this GoDaddy DNS settings tutorial anytime you need to configure or reconnect your domain.

For more help, refer to official guides on Webflow University and GoDaddy Help Center.