Can I use my Dreamhost account to host my Webflow website without purchasing a site plan on Webflow? If so, how can I do this?
Yes, you can use your Dreamhost account to host your Webflow website without purchasing a site plan on Webflow. Here's how you can do it:
Export your Webflow website: In your Webflow dashboard, go to the project you want to export and click on the "Export Code" button. Choose the appropriate options for your project and click on "Export."
Configure your Dreamhost account: Log in to your Dreamhost account and go to the "Domains" section. If you already have a domain, select it from the list. Otherwise, click on "Add Hosting to a Domain" and follow the prompts to set up a new domain.
Set up your Webflow website: Once your domain is set up, you'll need to create a directory on your Dreamhost account where you want to host your Webflow website. You can do this through the "One-Click Installs" section of your Dreamhost account.
Upload your Webflow files: After the directory is created, use an FTP client (such as FileZilla) to connect to your Dreamhost account. Upload the exported Webflow files to the directory you created.
Point your domain to Dreamhost: To ensure that the domain points to your Dreamhost server, you need to update the DNS settings. In your Webflow account, go to the project settings and find the "Custom Domains" section. Enter your domain there and copy the provided DNS records.
Update DNS records: Log in to your Dreamhost account and go to the "Manage Domains" section. Find the domain you want to use and click on "DNS." Replace the existing values with the DNS records provided by Webflow.
Wait for propagation: DNS changes can take some time to propagate across the internet. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours for your website to start resolving to your Dreamhost server.
Test your website: Once the DNS has propagated, open a web browser and visit your domain. If you see your Webflow website, then congratulations, you have successfully hosted your Webflow website on Dreamhost.
While this method allows you to host your Webflow website on Dreamhost without purchasing a site plan on Webflow, it's important to note that you won't have the benefits of Webflow's hosting platform, such as automatic SSL, CDN, and other optimization features.
