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# Connect your domain

> Connect your own domain to your Nettify website — automatically or manually

## Connect your domain to Nettify

Once you've bought a domain, it's time to connect it to your website in Nettify. You have two options:

1. **Automatic with Entri Connect** — easiest, works with most providers
2. **Manual with DNS settings** — for providers not supported by Entri, or if you prefer to do it yourself

<Info>
  **Did you buy your domain in Nettify?** Then it's already connected automatically — you don't need to do anything here. This guide is for you if you have a domain with another provider. [Buy a domain directly in Nettify →](/en/domene/kjop-domene)
</Info>

***

## Option 1: Automatic with Entri Connect (recommended)

Entri Connect connects your domain to Nettify automatically. You don't need to know what DNS is or change anything technical — Entri handles everything for you.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to domain settings in Nettify">
    Log in to [nettify.no](https://nettify.no) and go to **Settings** for your website. Find the section for **Connect domain**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click 'Connect domain'">
    Click the button to connect your domain. Nettify opens Entri Connect for you.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Log in to your domain provider">
    Entri Connect asks you to log in to the provider where you bought your domain. This is safe — Entri only connects the domain and doesn't get access to anything else.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the domain you want to connect">
    If you have multiple domains, select the one you want to use for this website.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the connection">
    Click confirm, and Entri sets everything up automatically. It may take up to a few minutes before the domain is active.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Done!">
    Your website is now available on your own domain. Try visiting it in your browser!

    <Tip>
      It can take up to 24 hours for the domain to work everywhere, but it's usually ready within minutes.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

### Providers supported by Entri Connect

Entri Connect works automatically with over 40 domain providers. Here are the most popular ones:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="One.com" icon="check" color="#16A34A">
    Popular in Scandinavia. Great for local domains.
  </Card>

  <Card title="GoDaddy" icon="check" color="#16A34A">
    World's largest. Great for .com and international domains.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Namecheap" icon="check" color="#16A34A">
    Good prices and easy administration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cloudflare" icon="check" color="#16A34A">
    Popular among developers. Free DNS.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hostinger" icon="check" color="#16A34A">
    Affordable hosting and domains.
  </Card>

  <Card title="IONOS" icon="check" color="#16A34A">
    Large European provider.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="See all 40+ supported providers">
    Entri Connect supports: 123-Reg, Amazon Route 53, Bluehost, Cloudflare, Crazy Domains, Digital Ocean, DNSimple, DreamHost, Dynadot, Gandi, GoDaddy, Hetzner, Hostgator, Hostinger, Hover, Inmotion Hosting, IONOS, Name.com, Namecheap, NameSilo, Network Solutions, Netlify, One.com, OVH, Porkbun, Register.com, Shopify, SiteGround, Squarespace, Strato, Web.com, WordPress.com and more.

    Not sure? Just try Entri Connect — it automatically shows whether your provider is supported.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Option 2: Connect manually (DNS)

If your domain provider isn't supported by Entri Connect, you can connect your domain to Nettify manually. It might sound technical, but it's really just adding two lines in your domain provider's settings.

<Info>
  **What is DNS?** Think of DNS as a phone book for the internet. When someone types in your domain (e.g. mycompany.com), DNS looks up where your website actually lives. You just need to tell DNS that your domain should point to Nettify.
</Info>

### How to do it

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the DNS settings at your provider">
    Log in to your domain provider and find **DNS settings**, **Zone file** or **DNS records**. It's usually under domain management or settings.

    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion title="General instructions">
        1. Log in to your domain provider's control panel
        2. Go to domain management or settings
        3. Find **DNS**, **Zone file** or **DNS records**
        4. Look for an option to add new records
        5. Some providers require you to click **"Advanced settings"** to see CNAME options
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add DNS records">
    Nettify shows you which DNS records to add. Go to **Settings → Connect domain** in your Nettify dashboard to see the exact values for your domain.

    Typically you need two records:

    | Type      | Name / Host    | Value / Points to                              |
    | --------- | -------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
    | **CNAME** | `www`          | `cname.nettify.no`                             |
    | **A**     | `@` (or empty) | Nettify's IP address (shown in your dashboard) |

    <Warning>
      **Important:** The exact values may vary. Always use the values shown in your Nettify dashboard — don't blindly copy the values from this table.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and wait">
    Save the DNS changes. It can take **up to 24 hours** for changes to take effect, but it's usually ready within a few minutes to a couple of hours.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify in Nettify">
    Go back to Nettify and click **"Verify"** or refresh the page. Nettify automatically checks if the domain is correctly configured.

    <Tip>
      Not working right away? Wait 15-30 minutes and try again. DNS changes need a bit of time to propagate.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

### Common mistakes with manual setup

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="'The domain doesn't work after 24 hours'">
    Check that you've entered the correct values. The most common mistake is a typo in the CNAME value or forgetting to save the changes. Log in to your provider and double-check.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="'I can't find the DNS settings'">
    Try searching for "DNS", "Zone file" or "Name servers" in the control panel. Some providers call it "Advanced settings". Contact your provider's support if you're stuck.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="'Can I have a CNAME on the root domain (@)?'">
    Some providers don't allow CNAME on the root domain (without www). In that case, use an **A record** pointing to the IP address Nettify provides. See the values in your dashboard.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="'My email stopped working'">
    If you accidentally change **MX records** or **name servers**, it can affect email. Only change the DNS records that Nettify asks you to. Leave MX records and other settings as they are.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Which method should I use?

| Provider            | Method        | Note                       |
| ------------------- | ------------- | -------------------------- |
| **One.com**         | Entri Connect | Fully supported, automatic |
| **GoDaddy**         | Entri Connect | Fully supported, automatic |
| **Namecheap**       | Entri Connect | Fully supported, automatic |
| **Cloudflare**      | Entri Connect | Fully supported, automatic |
| **Other providers** | Manual (DNS)  | Follow the guide above     |

<Info>
  **Need help?** Contact us at [support@nettify.no](mailto:support@nettify.no) — we're happy to help you connect your domain, regardless of provider.
</Info>

***

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How long does it take for the domain to work?">
    With Entri Connect it's usually ready within minutes. With manual DNS setup it can take from a few minutes to up to 24 hours, depending on the provider.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is it safe to log in via Entri Connect?">
    Yes. Entri Connect is a secure service that only makes the necessary DNS changes to connect your domain to your website. They don't get access to email, files or other information.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use a domain I already own?">
    Yes! You don't need to buy a new domain. Whether it's registered with GoDaddy, Namecheap, or any other provider — you can connect it to Nettify.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens to my email?">
    Neither Entri Connect nor manual DNS setup affects your email, as long as you don't change MX records. Only change what Nettify asks you to.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change my domain later?">
    Yes, you can disconnect the current domain and connect a new one at any time.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I haven't bought a domain yet">
    No problem! See our guide for buying a domain first.

    <Card title="Buy a domain" icon="cart-shopping" href="/en/domene/kjop-domene" />
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>