Introduction To Pointing A Domain To Another Side

Learning how to Point a Domain to Weebly is one of the most important steps. If you buy or host your domain with a provider like ARZ Host, the default settings do not, in most cases, send visitors directly to your Weebly site. This is why it is so important to adjust those DNS settings: So when someone types in that new domain name of yours, they end up right at your Weebly homepage.

Doing this at ARZ Host is pretty straightforward. Just update a couple of DNS records – mainly the A record and the CNAME. Once that’s done, your domain will stay with ARZ Host and you can have your Weebly account.

Getting the records right is crucial so that your site loads correctly and there are no mix-ups related to email or any other related service for your domain. If something is not right, errors may show to website visitors, or they may stop receiving emails.

DNS updates are slow; typically, they take some time to spread across the internet. Once everything is resolved, your domain will work with the Weebly platform smoothly.

What are the Prerequisites to Point a Domain to Weebly?

Connecting your domain from ARZ Host to your Weebly site is really not that hard, but there are a few things you do want to have at hand before you jump in. After everything is set up, if someone types in your domain name, they will go straight to your Weebly site which is how it should be.

Let’s begin by what you need before delving into the steps themselves. A little bit of prep goes a long way

Active Weebly account with a published site

• Ensure that your Weebly account has been set up and that your site has indeed been published. Otherwise, you won’t have the information you need to connect your domain. Once it’s live, Weebly provides you with the correct IP address and settings to use.
• Log in to your ARZ Host control panel. You will need to log in to your cPanel at ARZ Host or the control panel where your domain is registered. If you don’t remember your login info, check your email from when you signed up, or contact ARZ Host to get them again.

Weebly’s IP address for DNS setup

Here’s how you may find the IP address for your Weebly site:

• Log into your Weebly account and then open the website’s editor for the specific website that you want to connect to.
• Select the Settings tab at the top of the menu.
• Scroll down to General or Site Address. You’ll have the option to set the Site Address or Connect a Custom Domain. 
• Enter your custom domain and click on connect or transfer it now. 
• Enter your domain name again and click on Connect your domain.
• Weebly will show you the IP address that you need to use.
• This is the IP you will need to edit your DNS records during a later stage. Always use the one that Weebly gives you, it is the most accurate.

And if you can’t find it in the editor, you can always check online with some DNS lookup tool what IP currently is being associated with your site’s default address (i.e. yoursite.weebly.com).ool online to check the current IP of your site’s default address (like yoursite.weebly.com). But it’s still best to go with the one listed directly in your Weebly dashboard; that way, you can avoid issues later.

Access the DNS Zone 

• First of all, log in with your ARZ Host account details to enter the cPanel dashboard

• After you get in, you will see the main cPanel dashboard having various sections like Files, Databases, Domains, Email, and few more.
• Scroll down the page to locate the Domains section.
• Click Zone Editor or Advanced Zone Editor. The name may differ slightly based on your cPanel version but that’s it.
• Viewing Your Connected Domains in Site Editor You want to connect your Weebly site with a specific domain.
• Look for the required domain. Press Manage or Edit just after the mentioned domain to view the DNS settings.
• Now, you’ll be able to edit your DNS records such that your domain correctly points site visitors to your Weebly site.

Updating DNS Records to Point to Weebly

After you have cPanel access and the right IP from Weebly, the next thing to do is update your domain’s DNS records, so it knows where to send people. It is an important step. Go slowly, follow all the steps, and check all the info twice before saving.

Editing the A Record for the Root Domain

• Log into your ARZ Host cPanel. 
• Access the Zone Editor for the domain you wish to point to Weebly’s website.
• Scroll through the list of DNS records until you Locate the A record corresponding to your root domain (usually represented as @). 
• Click on Edit beside that record. 
• Substitute the current address for Weebly’s address: 199.34.228.77
• (Just make sure you double check your Weebly account for the most recent IP address if it differs.)
• Save the updated record.

Modifying or Replacing the CNAME Record for “www.”

• Remain on the Zone Editor page and locate the CNAME record under www.
• You may either:
• Edit it. And it points to your domain’s root ( yourdomain.com) Or
• Delete  it. Then create a new A record that points to the Weebly IP address kind of like 199.34.228.77
• After choosing, hit ‘Save’ to save the choice you have selected.

Saving Changes and Confirming Updates

• After editing or adding the records, make sure you have saved or added records so that nothing gets lost in the process.
• ​​DNS updates do not spread Instantaneously and might take from a couple of minutes up to a couple of days (Usually 24-48 hours) to fully update around the internet.
• If you want to double check everything you can check online with some online DNS checker whether your A and CNAME records are directed to the right place.

Once everything is current and settled, your domain heads directly to your Weebly site.

Conclusion

It is very easy to update the DNS records to point to Weebly through ARZ Host. It takes some time for everything to start working everywhere. 

The great thing is you don’t have to do this often. Once it’s done right, it usually just works. And with your domain now connected to your Weebly site, everything looks more polished and professional.

If something doesn’t look right at first, double-check the IP and records you entered.  A small error can corrupt things, but they can be fixed.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

What kind of problems normally happens when setting up DNS with Weebly?

A handful of things can trip people up.

• There are some old or conflicting records already in place that have to be removed.
• Using the wrong IP address is another common one.
• And that’s, of course, having to wait — DNS changes can take a little while to appear.
• Properly time your changes if switching from another host to avoid downtime.

How can I get the best performance from my DNS setup?

The steps are clean and simple. Remove old or duplicate records that are not needed. Low TTL if you are going to make the changes soon, but not so low that it incurs unnecessary traffic. You may want to use a third-party DNS provider like Cloudflare. They can really help with speed as well as caching and even security.

What are some tips for handling DNS records in cPanel?

First of all, remember to back up your current records before making any changes at all. Check your DNS often and get rid of anything that is outdated or not needed. Don’t mess with records you don’t understand, especially the ones tied to your site or email like the MX or A records. If you must edit something, make it during off-peak hours so that fewer people are affected in case something goes wrong. Double-check everything with a DNS lookup tool after saving changes.

How do I confirm my domain ownership with Weebly?

Weebly usually provides a TXT or CNAME record that you have to insert into your DNS settings. When you add this record and it propagates, they will look into it from their end to be sure and confirm your ownership of the domain. Just an easy way to prove that it’s really yours before they let you connect it to your site.

What do I do if my domain isn’t updating correctly?

First, go back and double-check your DNS records-something may have been mistyped or a conflict may exist. Run an online DNS checker to check what is being reported globally.If the format looks correct and it’s been held for less than 48 hours, it may need to be held for a bit longer. You can also attempt to clear your browser’s or local DNS cache.. If you still strike out after that, hit up your hosting provider or registrar for help.

How can I make sure my A records are set up correctly?

There are free DNS tools online. Just type in your domain on sites like DNSChecker to see what IP it points to. Compare it to the IP Weebly gave you. If these numbers don’t match, something’s got to be wrong. These checks are both rapid and regular, and they are a good way to begin, especially after making alterations. They help you catch problems early before they trickle down to your site.

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