How do I add a domain I already own to Clickmax?
- Go to Domains → Add domain.
- Type the domain address (without
www) and click Add Domain. - Point the DNS:
- New version: the Domain added notification shows up along with the question How do you want to point the DNS?. Pick Set up automatically (Recommended) to create the record through your provider's window, or I will create the record myself to go straight to the domain's screen. There, follow the Connect the domain in 3 steps card: in step 1, create the CNAME record pointing to
domains.clickmax.spacein your DNS provider's control panel and click Recheck; steps 2 and 3 happen on their own. TXT records only show up on domains that came from the previous version through the migration. - Previous version: a window opens right away to set up the DNS automatically at your provider. If you would rather do it by hand, create a CNAME record at your provider pointing to
entri-domains.clickmax.space, or click Connect on the domain's details to open the wizard again.
- New version: the Domain added notification shows up along with the question How do you want to point the DNS?. Pick Set up automatically (Recommended) to create the record through your provider's window, or I will create the record myself to go straight to the domain's screen. There, follow the Connect the domain in 3 steps card: in step 1, create the CNAME record pointing to
- Wait for DNS propagation. Once the records are recognised, the domain becomes Connected and you get the Domain connected! notification.
The full walkthrough, with what each status means, is in connect a domain you already own.
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If it didn't work
- The domain does not connect: check that the CNAME's name and value are exactly as on screen; DNS propagation can take a few hours. See my domain does not open.
- You need help with account settings: see No permission.
- Other errors: see the error codes.