Setting Up Your Domain Name

Setting up your domain name is the first step to creating an outstanding presence online. Whether you've just purchased a domain name or are just getting around to setting it up, use the instructions below to get you rocking and rolling:

To Set Up Your Domain Name

1. Log in to your HostingDude.com account.
2. Next to Domains, click Manage.
3. Click Use My Domain under the domain name you want to set up.

   Note: If your domain is already set up and you want to edit its settings, click Manage Domain under the domain you want to update.

4. Click Build a New Website, Connect to an Existing Site, or Set Up Professional Email under the desired option:

   Build a New Website

   If you have a Website Builder account that isn't set up yet, see First steps.

   If you have a Website Builder account that is set up with a different domain name but you want to set it up with this domain instead, see Change my domain name.

   If you don't have a Website Builder account but want one, follow the on-screen prompts to purchase and set up a website for your domain name.

   Connect to an Existing Site

   For information on your forwarding options, see Forward a domain .

   Set Up Professional Email

   If you have a email account that you want to set up with this domain, use the Get started instructions to set up your website.

   If you don't have a email account but want one, follow the on-screen prompts to purchase and set up email for your domain name.