Your Web60 website is live from the moment the AI Site Builder creates it, but it is on a temporary address like yoursite.smartsitebuilder.ie. To give it a professional, memorable address like www.yourbusiness.ie, you need to connect a domain.
Step 1: Get a domain name
If you do not already have a domain, you can:
- Register one through Web60. See registering a domain
- Use a domain you already own from any domain registrar
Step 2: Connect your domain
Follow our step-by-step guide to connect your domain to your Web60 website. This involves updating your domain's DNS settings to point to your Web60 hosting.
Step 3: Wait for DNS to propagate
After updating your DNS settings, it can take up to 48 hours for the changes to take effect worldwide, though it usually happens within a few hours. See DNS propagation for more detail.
Step 4: Verify SSL
Once your domain is connected, Web60 automatically sets up an SSL certificate so your site loads securely with https://. You can check the status on the Domain page in your Web60 dashboard.
Before you go live
Make sure you have:
- Reviewed and updated all your page content. See what to do after building
- Added your own images to replace placeholders
- Tested your contact form
- Previewed your site on mobile
Tips
- Your temporary smartsitebuilder.ie address will continue to work after you connect a domain, but visitors should use your custom domain.
- Tell Google about your new site by submitting your sitemap in Google Search Console. See getting your site on Google.
Frequently asked questions
Is my site visible before I connect a domain?
Yes. Your site is accessible on its temporary smartsitebuilder.ie address from the moment it is created. Connecting a domain gives it a professional, memorable address.
Do I need to buy a domain from Web60?
No. You can use a domain you already own from any registrar, or register a new one through Web60. Either works.
Last updated: 19 March 2026