How can I add an external domain?
If you have registered a domain with another provider, you can easily connect it to your easyname web hosting.
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External domain in the Control Panel
External domain in CloudPit
Once you are logged into your customer account, you will see an overview of your products.
To add an external domain, proceed as follows:
Find the desired web hosting package in the overview.
Next to it, click on [MORE ▼] (1) and then on [Add external domain] (2).
To verify ownership, a DNS entry (TXT record) is required.
This entry will be displayed to you in CloudPit and must be set up with your domain provider (where the domain was registered) before adding the domain.
Once the TXT record has been set correctly, you can add the domain in CloudPit.
Enter the full domain name and confirm your entry.
CloudPit will then automatically check whether the TXT record has been correctly detected.
After successful verification, the domain will appear in your domain overview and can be used in web hosting - for example, to set up websites, email addresses, or redirects.
Note:
It may take up to 48 hours for DNS changes to be applied, depending on the provider. If the verification does not work immediately, wait a few hours and try again.
External domain in the Control Panel
To configure an external domain, first log in to the Control Panel and select [Domains] (1) in the menu.
There, click on [External Domains] (2).
You will then be shown various options for integrating the domain.
Your domain provider must make one of the changes described there in order to establish the connection.
It is recommended to choose the nameserver change method, as it is usually the easiest and most reliable option.
Check with your domain provider in advance to ensure that this change will not affect existing websites or email addresses, so your site does not accidentally go offline.
Once the desired method has been implemented, the domain should be able to be added successfully.
If an error message appears, wait a few hours and try again.
DNS changes may take up to 48 hours to take effect worldwide.