Domain Management
Connect a custom domain, DNS, and SSL certificates.
Adding A Records for Subdomains
Learn how to add A records for subdomains on Web60. Step-by-step guide for connecting mail, dev, and other subdomains to IP addresses.
2 min readAdding Subdomain Aliases with CNAME Records
Learn how to add CNAME records in Web60 to create subdomain aliases for Shopify stores, email providers, documentation sites and third-party services.
2 min readConnecting Your Domain Using an A Record
Learn how to connect your domain to Web60 by adding an A record at your DNS provider. Step-by-step instructions for Cloudflare, GoDaddy, and others.
2 min readConnecting Your Domain Using Web60 Nameservers
Learn how to connect your domain to Web60 using nameservers. Step-by-step guide for SmartHost, GoDaddy, and other registrars.
3 min readHow to Connect a Custom Domain to Your Web60 Website
Learn how to connect your custom domain to Web60 using nameservers or A records. Step-by-step guide with troubleshooting tips.
3 min readManaging Your DNS Records in Web60
Learn how to add, edit, and delete DNS records for your domain on Web60. Step-by-step instructions for MX, TXT, CNAME, A, and AAAA records.
3 min readSetting Up Email for Your Domain: MX Records
Learn how to set up MX records for your domain to receive email through Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or other email providers.
2 min readSwitching to Web60 Nameservers After Your Domain is Live
Learn how to switch from A record setup to Web60 nameserver management without downtime. Step-by-step guide for Path A customers.
3 min readUnderstanding DNS Status Messages on the Domain Page
Learn what each DNS status message means on your Web60 domain page and how to resolve DNS issues when connecting your custom domain.
2 min readUsing the DNS Checker Tool
Learn how to use Web60's free DNS checker tool to look up A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, TXT and SOA records for any domain name.
3 min readUsing the DNS Health Report Tool
Learn how to use Web60's free DNS Health Report tool to check your domain's DNS setup and fix common issues like missing MX, SPF, and DMARC records.
3 min readWeb60 Nameservers - Everything You Need to Know
Learn how Web60 nameservers work, what records are managed automatically, how to make DNS changes, and troubleshoot domain issues.
3 min readWhat Happens When Your Domain Goes Live
Learn what happens during the automated migration process when your custom domain goes live on Web60 and how long it takes.
2 min readWhat is a DMARC Record and How to Set One Up
Learn what a DMARC record is and how to set one up for your domain. Step-by-step guide to protect your email from spam and meet Google/Yahoo requirements.
3 min readWhat is an SPF Record and How to Set One Up
Learn what an SPF record is and how to set one up for your domain. Step-by-step guide to authorise email servers and prevent email delivery issues.
3 min readWhat is DNS Propagation and How Long Does It Take?
Learn what DNS propagation is, how long it takes for changes to spread globally, and how to check if your domain changes have taken effect.
3 min readUnderstanding your Web60 web address
What your temporary web address means and how custom domains work with Web60.
3 min readHow to connect your own domain to Web60
Step-by-step instructions for pointing your domain name to your Web60 website.
3 min readWhy your domain change takes up to 48 hours
Why domain changes aren't instant and what to expect while waiting for your domain to connect.
2 min readSSL certificates: what they are and how Web60 handles them
What an SSL certificate is, why it matters, and how Web60 sets one up for you automatically.
4 min readMy custom domain isn't working: troubleshooting guide
What to check if your custom domain isn't connecting to your Web60 website.
3 min readWhy your analytics reset when you connect a custom domain
When you activate a custom domain on your Web60 website, your visitor analytics start fresh. This article explains why and what to expect.
3 min readHow to register a new domain name through Web60
How to register a brand-new domain name for your Web60 website.
3 min readNameservers or A record: which should I use?
A comparison of the two methods for connecting your domain to Web60: nameserver delegation and A record pointing.
3 min readHow to check if your domain has connected correctly
How to check the status of your domain connection in your Web60 dashboard and what each status indicator means.
3 min readHow to check when your domain name expires
Find out when your domain name expires using your Web60 dashboard, your registrar's website, or a free WHOIS lookup tool.
3 min readHow to add MX records for your email provider
Step-by-step guide to adding MX records so your domain can receive email through your chosen email provider.
3 min readHow to renew your domain name
Learn how domain renewal works on Web60, including auto-renew, manual payment, and what to do if your domain has expired.
3 min readHow to transfer your .ie domain away from Web60
Step-by-step instructions for transferring your .ie domain name away from Web60 to another registrar, including auth codes and IEDR approval.
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