Names Repoint Guide

This article shows how to repoint a third-party domain (website URL) that is hosted with Names.

STEP ONE

Visit the login page, click ‘Control Panel’ and ask the customer to enter their login details.

STEP TWO

Scroll down and click ‘DNS Settings’

STEP THREE

Tick the box to activate the DNS panel if it appears. Please note: It won’t always ask this. Click ‘Save’

STEP FOUR

Identify the record for: Hostname: (Blank) Type: A

Update the records to match the below:

Host name:

Type: A

Result: 185.230.63.171

STEP FIVE

Identify the record for: Hostname: www Type: CNAME

Update the records to match the below:

Host name: www

Type: CNAME

Result: pointing.wixdns.net

After updating all the records, scroll down and click ‘Save’

If either of the above records do not exist, use the Add feature. Please ensure they match the below if adding: