How Do I Unpark or Activate a Domain on GoDaddy?
GoDaddy.com makes unparking or activating a domain on their platform a simple process, not only by allowing GoDaddy.com customers an easy and efficient way to update online.
GoDaddy.com is one of the largest web-hosting farms in the world with close to 52 million visitors per year. The web-hosting giant provides a virtual home for major corporations and individuals alike.
How Do I Activate My Domain On GoDaddy.com?
- On your computer, using your favorite web browser, navigate to GoDaddy.com.
- Click the Log In icon in the upper right-hand corner of your page.
- Click the Web Hosting icon.
- Click the Manage button next to the hosting account you desire.
- Click Add Domain.
- Enter your desired domain name in the Domain field.
The next part is a bit tricky and is dependent on how you wish to configure the domain name.
- Secondary - enter a new or existing folder name (note that there can be no spaces) in the Folder field. This is where the domain's website will be uploaded. Click OK.
- Alias - leave the Folder field blank. Click OK.
Next, you must update the DNS for your domain name to access the hosting account. Updating the domain name and hosting is dependent on the location of the domain.
- If the domain name and hosting are in the same GoDaddy.com account, GoDaddy.com automatically updates your domain name's DNS. No action on your part is necessary.
- If it's different GoDaddy.com accounts, you must manually update your DNS (Note that you will need your website's IP address).
- If your domain is registered anywhere else than GoDaddy.com. If this is the case, you'll need to update your domain's nameservers. Instructions for doing so are in the section, How Do I Unpark A Domain On GoDaddy.com section, below.
How Do I Unpark A Domain On GoDaddy com?
GoDaddy makes unparking or activating a domain a cinch. To do so:
- On your computer, using your favorite web browser, navigate to GoDaddy.com.
- Click the Log In icon in the upper right-hand corner of your page.
- Navigate to the DNS Management page.
- Locate the Nameservers section and click Host names.
- Enter your hosting provider's nameservers in the fields provided.
- Click Save.
Your domain is now unparked, however, please allow 24-48 hours for you changes to come into effect.
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