How do I connect my domain name purchased on OVH with Webflow?

To connect your domain name purchased on OVH with Webflow, you need to follow these steps:

1. Log in to your OVH account:

• Go to the OVH homepage and click on "Log In" in the top right corner.
• Enter your credentials and click "Log In" to access your account.

1. Access your domain management:

• After logging in, navigate to the "Domains" option in the menu.
• Click on "Domain Names" to view the list of domains you own.

1. Select the domain you want to connect:

• Find the domain name that you want to connect with Webflow and click on it.

1. Navigate to the DNS zone:

• Look for the "DNS Zone" tab and click on it to access the DNS management for the selected domain.

1. Add a CNAME record:

• In the DNS management panel, locate the section for creating DNS records.
• Click on "Add a CNAME record" (sometimes labeled as "Add a zone entry" or similar).

1. Enter the required details:

• In the "Host" or "Subdomain" field, enter the subdomain you want to use (e.g., "www").
• In the "Target" or "Value" field, enter the Webflow default subdomain (e.g., "proxy.webflow.com").
• Save or apply the changes.

1. Add an A record (optional):

• If you want to use the root domain (e.g., "example.com") instead of a subdomain, you'll need to add an A record.
• In the DNS management panel, click on "Add an A record" (sometimes labeled as "Add a zone entry" or similar).
• Enter your root domain in the "Host" or "Subdomain" field.
• Enter the IP address provided by Webflow in the "Target" or "Value" field.
• Save or apply the changes.

1. Verify the changes:

• After saving the DNS records, wait for the changes to propagate. This process can take up to 24-48 hours, although it usually happens much faster.
• You can use online DNS propagation checking tools to see if the changes have taken effect.

1. Set up the domain in Webflow:

• Log in to your Webflow account and go to the project settings of the website you want to connect.
• In the "Hosting" tab, click on "Add Custom Domain."
• Enter your custom domain (with or without the subdomain) and click "Save."

1. Set the custom domain as the default:
   • If you want the custom domain to be the primary URL for your Webflow site, navigate to the "Hosting" tab and click on the "Make Default" button next to your custom domain.

By completing these steps, you will have successfully connected your domain name purchased on OVH with Webflow.