How to add a custom domain with Bluehost?

Learn how to easily add a custom domain to your website using Bluehost's step-by-step guide. Boost your online presence and improve SEO today!

If you don't own a domain yet, don't worry you can purchase it at Bluehost.

1. Accessing the DNS Zone Editor

Using the Zone Editor is the first step in managing your DNS records. The steps vary depending on what type of account you are using: 

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1. Log in to your Account Manager.

1. Click the Domains tab located in the left-side navigation menu.

1. Scroll down and click the ˅ symbol to expand the Advanced Tools section.

   
   

   

   

   
   

2. Here, you will have the option to manage the following:

   • Nameservers (DNS)

   •  Advanced DNS Records.

3. Click Manage next to Advanced DNS Records.

   
   

   

   

2. Adding New Record

1. Click the + ADD RECORD button.

   
   

   

   

   
   

2. Fill in the required fields once the Add Advanced DNS Records pop-up appears. Additional fields may appear based on the specific record you are in the process of adding. Fill out details as instructed by the DNS record provider.

   • Choose the Record Type.

   • Set the TTL (time to live).

     
     

3. Lastly, to add the new record, click the Add button

   
   

   

   

   Note: Other fields may appear depending on the type of record you are creating.

   
   

3. Configure Domain under Pineapple Builder

1. Add Domain

Go to Pineapple Builder, click on Website Settings, choose Domain, enter your Custom Domain Url and click Add Domain.

You will then see status info about your current configuration with the new records you will need to add in the next step.

2. Add DNS Records

Add new records under Advanced DNS info at Bluehost to connect your new domain:

• Before starting, remove any conflicting AAAA, A, or CNAME records that have the same Type and Name as your current DNS records.

• Add configuration forCNAME record:

  • Type: CNAME

  • Host: www(this might be different for you)

  • Value: cname.versel-dns.com(this might be different for you)

• Add configuration forA record:

  • Type: A

  • Host: @(this might be different for you)

  • Value: 76.76.21.21(this might be different for you)

3. Check Status

When done, navigate to Pineapple Builder to see updates, it will auto-refresh it. You will receive a successful update when your Configuration is Valid

Note: It might take from 2 minutes to a couple of hours to see updates. Please double-check your configuration in case its status is still Error.