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# Third-party registrar domain connection guides

> Learn how to connect domains purchased with popular third-party registrars to your Bolt project.

The guides on this page will help you connect a domain purchased from a third-party registrar to your Bolt project. Many people buy domains from well-known providers such as GoDaddy or Name.com and then need to point that domain to Bolt so their site goes live.

This page is organized by registrar, so you can jump directly to the section that matches where you purchased your domain. Each section focuses on one provider and walks through the exact screens and settings you will see there.

If your domain is registered with a provider that is not listed on this page, Bolt's [general third-party domain connection guide](/cloud/domains/connect) is the right place to start. The concepts and required values are the same, even though the layout and labels in your registrar’s dashboard may look a little different.

<Info>
  These instructions depend on third-party registrar dashboards, which can change over time. You may notice small differences in labels, layout, or menu names when you follow the steps.
</Info>

## Connect your GoDaddy domain to Bolt

To connect a domain registered with GoDaddy to your Bolt project, follow the steps below:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add your domain name in Bolt" iconType="solid" stepNumber={1} titleSize="h3">
    <Frame>
      <video className="block mx-auto" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dlq2nawz5/video/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1767515905/connect-domain_fnhxv1.mp4" alt="The domain connection interface in Bolt." controls autoPlay muted loop />
    </Frame>

    1. Click the **gear icon** in the top center of your screen, then click **All project settings**.
    2. Click **Domains & Hosting**.
    3. Click **Connect a domain you own**.
    4. Enter your domain name.
    5. Click **Add domain**.
    6. Keep the DNS configuration page that appears open in your browser and follow the steps in the next section in a new tab or window.

    <Check>
      You have now told Bolt that you want to add a custom domain. In Part 2, you'll point that domain to your Bolt site through the provider where the domain is registered.
    </Check>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update your DNS settings in your GoDaddy dashboard" stepNumber={2} titleSize="h3">
    <Frame>
      <video className="block mx-auto" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dlq2nawz5/video/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1767515910/godaddy-dns_tczd6c.mp4" alt="GoDaddy DNS configuration for connecting to Bolt." controls autoPlay muted loop />
    </Frame>

    1. Sign in to your GoDaddy account.
    2. Click **My Account** in the top left of your screen, then click **Domains**.
    3. Click your desired domain (if it doesn't open automatically).
    4. Click the **DNS** tab.
    5. Click the pencil icon next to the `www` CNAME record.
    6. Change the value to `site-dns.bolt.host`.
    7. Click **Save**.
    8. Click the pencil icon next to the `@ Website builder` A record.
    9. Change the value to `75.2.60.5`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for the changes to take effect" stepNumber={3} titleSize="h3">
    It can take time for your DNS changes to update across the internet. Most domains connect within a few hours, but in some cases, it may take up to 24 hours before your site is fully accessible on the new domain.

    <Note>
      After the connection is established, you may see a warning and an option to ensure an SSL certificate for a few hours while Bolt generates the certificate for your site. Please wait a few hours before selecting this option to allow Bolt time to complete the setup.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify status" stepNumber={4} titleSize="h3">
    After giving the domain some time to make the change, you can return to Bolt and verify its status by returning to the Domains & Hosting page.

    <Frame>
      <video className="block mx-auto" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dlq2nawz5/video/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1767575480/verify-domain-status-godaddy_azfujb.mp4" alt="GoDaddy domain connection status verified in Bolt." controls autoPlay muted loop />
    </Frame>

    1. Click the **gear icon** in the top center of your screen, then click **All project settings**.
    2. Click **Domains & Hosting**.
    3. Check the Status column.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Connect your Name.com domain to Bolt

To connect a domain registered with Name.com to your Bolt project, follow the steps below:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add your domain name in Bolt" iconType="solid" stepNumber={1} titleSize="h3">
    1. Click the **gear icon** in the top center of your screen, then click **All project settings**.
    2. Click **Domains & Hosting**.
    3. Click **Connect a domain you own**.
    4. Enter your domain name.
    5. Click **Add domain**.
    6. Keep the DNS configuration page that appears open in your browser and follow the steps in the next section in a new tab or window.

    <Check>
      You have now told Bolt that you want to add a custom domain. In Part 2, you'll point that domain to your Bolt site through the provider where the domain is registered.
    </Check>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update your DNS settings in your Name.com dashboard" stepNumber={2} titleSize="h3">
    <Frame>
      <video className="block mx-auto" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dlq2nawz5/video/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1767575480/connect-domain-name_e0vxt5.mp4" alt="Name.com DNS configuration for connecting to Bolt." controls autoPlay muted loop />
    </Frame>

    1. Sign in to your [Name.com](http://Name.com) account.
    2. Click **My Domains** in the top right of your screen.
    3. Click your domain name.
    4. Click **Manage DNS Records** under Domain Actions in the left menu.
    5. Use the dropdown menu to create a CNAME record with a **Host** value of `www` and an **Answer** value of `site-dns.bolt.host`.
    6. Click **Add Record**.
    7. Use the dropdown menu to create an ANAME record with a **Host** value of `@` and an **Answer** value of `75.2.60.5`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for the changes to take effect" stepNumber={3} titleSize="h3">
    It can take time for your DNS changes to update across the internet. Most domains connect within a few hours, but in some cases, it may take up to 24 hours before your site is fully accessible on the new domain.

    <Note>
      After the connection is established, you may see a warning and an option to ensure an SSL certificate for a few hours while Bolt generates the certificate for your site. Please wait a few hours before selecting this option to allow Bolt time to complete the setup.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify status" stepNumber={4} titleSize="h3">
    After giving the domain some time to make the change, you can return to Bolt and verify its status by returning to the Domains & Hosting page.

    <Frame>
      <video className="block mx-auto" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dlq2nawz5/video/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1767575480/bolt-check-status-name_bj2ju8.mp4" alt="Name.com domain connection status verified in Bolt." controls autoPlay muted loop />
    </Frame>

    1. Click the **gear icon** in the top center of your screen, then click **All project settings**.
    2. Click **Domains & Hosting**.
    3. Check the Status column.
  </Step>
</Steps>


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