What should I enter as the server name when trying to publish my website on Webflow using a .cl domain managed by NIC Chile?
Published on
September 22, 2023
When publishing your website on Webflow using a .cl domain managed by NIC Chile, you will need to enter the server name provided by Webflow. To do this, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Webflow account and select the project you want to publish.
- Go to the "Hosting" tab, which is located in the left-hand sidebar.
- Scroll down to the "Custom Domains" section and click on "Add Custom Domain."
- Enter your .cl domain name in the given field, for example, www.yourdomain.cl.
- A message will appear, stating that you need to add a DNS record. Take note of the server name provided in the message.
- Sign in to your NIC Chile account, where you manage your .cl domain.
- Look for the option to manage DNS records for your domain and click on it.
- Add a new DNS record by selecting the appropriate record type. This could be an A record or a CNAME record, depending on Webflow's instructions.
- Enter the server name (provided by Webflow) in the appropriate field, either as the record name or the record value, depending on the selected record type.
- Save the DNS record changes.
- Go back to Webflow and click on "Verify DNS" in the Custom Domains section.
- Webflow will check the DNS configuration, and once verified, you will see a confirmation message.
- Finally, click on "Publish" to make your website live on your .cl domain.
Congratulations! Your website is now successfully published on Webflow using your .cl domain managed by NIC Chile.
Additional questions:
- How do I connect a custom domain to my Webflow website?
- What are the different types of DNS records for domain configuration?
- Can I use Webflow to manage my domain and hosting without using a third-party registrar?
