On a multisite, you’ll point the domain name at the same IP the root or main site points at via an ‘A’ record in the DNS settings of the new domain.
You can still use that plugin if you wish but you don’t need it anymore. Domain mapping was built into the newer multisite systems and it’s very easy.
The domain itself might need to be added to your hosting via add on domains and that is Add On the domain and point the directory for that domain at webroot which should probably be public_html at GoDaddy.
Let us know if you need anything else or further clarification.
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This reply was modified 4 years, 10 months ago by JNashHawkins.
Appreciate your help!
In Godaddy (where I own my domain name I want to use) I created an A Record and pointed it to the IP of my main site. I also created a CNAME record with specifics on the subsite.
I think that part is good. Now I haven’t touched addons domains at all. I did have to set up my subsites in Cpanel. So the fact that I have to add the new domain name somewhere in cpanel makes sense.
Can you guide me through adding my new domain to my addons domains? I found it in Cpanel.
It has 3 areas:
New Domain Name __________
Subdomain __________
Document Root __________
What am I putting here? Is it just like it sounds? This is what I would think to put. Just want to verify
-www.godaddydomain.com (domain I want to use)
-Example.mainsite.com (subsite I want to link)
-/public_html
I’m starting to to think add on domains have nothing to deal with this. I added it and all it did was create a new sub domain and folder on my server.
At first it wouldn’t let me create it because I already had a subdomain and DNS record with that name. (Because my subsite is the same as the domain I purchased) regardless. The add-on domain section doesnt seem to help me
Also, If someone can help me take a look. I’d be happy to pay for a little time. Or exchange for Graphic Design services.
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Anyway, set the mapping and the DNS and try the site by the preferred domain name. If it doesn’t work (on GoDaddy I doubt it will) you then set the Add On domain name to the domain name you have registered, the subdomain can be set to www if you wish and the directory needs to be set to /public_html
. That should work fine for the domain with and without the www but if not create a second Add On for the same domain and leave the subdomain empty. I don’t think the subdomain matters unless you want to use it also in other words.
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This reply was modified 4 years, 10 months ago by JNashHawkins.
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This reply was modified 4 years, 10 months ago by JNashHawkins.