How Do I Forward My Godaddy Domain?

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Domain Forwarding Basics

Domain forwarding automatically reroutes visitors to a new web location. Learn how to forward your GoDaddy domain correctly.

Steps to Forward Your GoDaddy Domain

  1. Select domain and click Add under Forwarding
  2. Select Domain Name and Select All
  3. Click Domain
  4. Enter site’s address to redirect visitors
  5. Save

Reasons for Domain Forwarding

  • Business name change
  • Website migration

How to Forward Your Domain

To forward your domain name to another URL you need to create a URL record in just a few simple steps:

  1. Sign in to your account
  2. From the side menu, choose Domains then My Domains
  3. Click on Manage next to the domain you wish to forward.

Setting Up Domain Forwarding with GoDaddy

When you set up domain forwarding for a domain, the DNS records of that domain are configured to point to another domain’s IP address or URL.

Web Forwarding Instructions

Click on ‘Web forwarding’ in the menu on the left and then click on the “add” button to create the web forward.

Redirecting Your Domain

To set the redirect for your domain, log in to your account and click on Manage next to your domain.

Conclusion

Domain forwarding (sometimes called connecting, pointing, or redirecting) lets you automatically direct your domain’s visitors to a different location on the web.

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