Can I use Webflow to design my site while still using iPage for my domain registration?

TL;DR
  • Connect your domain to Webflow by adding it in the "Hosting" tab under Project Settings.
  • Update DNS settings in iPage by pointing A records to Webflow's IP addresses and ensuring the CNAME record points to proxy-ssl.webflow.com.
  • Verify the connection in Webflow and troubleshoot if the domain does not show as connected.

You want to know if it’s possible to use Webflow for designing your site while maintaining your iPage domain registration. Yes, you can do this by pointing your domain from iPage to Webflow.

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1. Connect Your Domain in Webflow

  • Go to Project Settings: Navigate to the project settings of the site you are working on in Webflow.
  • Access Hosting Tab: Click on the "Hosting" tab.
  • Add Custom Domain: Enter your domain name to add it to Webflow.

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2. Update DNS Settings in iPage

  • Log in to iPage: Access your iPage account dashboard.
  • Navigate to Domain Settings: Find your domain and click on "Domain Settings."
  • Edit DNS Records: Update the DNS records as indicated by Webflow. Typically, you will need to update:
  • A records: Point to Webflow's IP addresses, usually (a) 75.2.70.75, (b) 99.83.190.102.
  • CNAME record: Ensure the CNAME points to proxy-ssl.webflow.com for "www".

  

3. Verify Domain Connection in Webflow

  • Check Status: Return to Webflow, and in the Project Settings under the "Hosting" tab, verify if the domain shows as connected.
  • Troubleshoot if Needed: If not connected, revisit and verify your DNS settings in iPage are correct.

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Summary

You can indeed use iPage for domain registration and Webflow for website design by updating DNS settings in iPage to point to Webflow's servers. Follow these steps to ensure proper domain connection.

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