Can I build a website on Webflow and then import it to a domain purchased on Namecheap?

TL;DR
  • Purchase a domain on Namecheap and build your site on Webflow.
  • Add your domain in Webflow's Hosting settings and adjust DNS in Namecheap with two A records and a CNAME record.
  • Set your domain as default in Webflow and publish the site.

You want to use a domain purchased on Namecheap together with a website built on Webflow. This is a common process.

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1. Purchase and Build

  • Purchase your domain through Namecheap if you haven't already.
  • Design and build your website using Webflow's design tools.

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2. Export Webflow Code (Optional)

  • You can choose to export your Webflow site’s code if you have a higher-tier Webflow account, but this is only necessary if hosting outside Webflow.

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3. Link Domain to Webflow

  • Go to Project Settings in Webflow.
  • Navigate to the Hosting tab, and find the custom domains section.
  • Add your domain (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com) here.

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4. Update Namecheap DNS Settings

  • Log in to Namecheap and go to your domain’s settings.
  • Look for the DNS settings or Manage Domains section.
  • Add two A records (a) 75.2.70.75 and (b) 99.83.190.102.
  • Add a CNAME record pointing to proxy-ssl.webflow.com for the "www" subdomain.
  • Wait for DNS propagation, which might take a few hours.

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5. Set Default Domain on Webflow

  • Return to your Webflow Project Settings.
  • Under Hosting, set the connected domain as the Default Domain.

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6. Publish the Site

  • Click on the Publish button in the Webflow Designer to push your site live.

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Summary

To use a domain bought on Namecheap with your Webflow-built site, configure the domain through Webflow’s project settings and update DNS records in Namecheap. This setup allows your Webflow site to display on your custom domain.

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