Connecting your custom domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) is one of the most important steps to give your Onepage site a professional look and build trust with your audience.
While Onepage provides a default domain to get you started quickly, linking your own web address ensures your branding stays seamless.
In this guide, we will walk you through the three available connection methods: A-Record, CNAME, and Nameservers, so you can pick the best option for your project. You'll also learn which methods protect your existing email services to prevent any unnecessary downtime. Follow along to get your custom domain up and running smoothly in just a few simple steps.
Purchase your own domain
Before you can connect your domain to your Onepage site, you will need your own domain. If you don't already have one, you can purchase one from a domain provider of your choice. There are many providers out there, so just choose one that suits your needs and budget.
Short Summary of the 3 methods:
A‑Record Method (Recommended):
Ideal for connecting your main domain (e.g. yourdomain.com) with a fast, reliable connection while keeping your email and other DNS settings intact.
CNAME Method (For Subdomains):
Best for connecting a subdomain (e.g. info.yourdomain.com) while preserving the primary DNS configuration at your domain provider.
Nameserver Method (for advanced users ):
Only consider if you require centralized DNS management within Onepage and are prepared to reconfigure email-related settings accordingly.
Connect Your Domain: Our Standard Method, the A Record
At Onepage, we now highly recommend the A‑Record method for connecting your custom domain. This method involves pointing your domain’s A‑record directly to Onepage’s IP address, which establishes a direct and reliable connection. Since you continue to manage your DNS records with your domain provider, services like email remain fully operational.
Detailed instructions for the A‑Record method are available on our dedicated article here:
Subdomains: CNAME Method
If you only wish to connect a subdomain, such as "info.yourdomain.com" the CNAME method is the correct choice. With this approach, your main domain and all other DNS records remain with your domain provider, ensuring that email and other services continue to function without interruption. Although this method requires a bit more configuration (for instance, adding a CNAME record and possibly setting up a redirect), it is best suited for subdomain connections.
Detailed instructions for the CNAME‑Record method are available on our dedicated article here:
Onepage DNS Management: Nameserver Method
The Nameserver method transfers full DNS management to Onepage by having you change your domain’s nameserver settings to point to our servers. However, this method is generally not recommended, especially if your domain is also used for emails. The only situation in which you might consider using the Nameserver method is if you need to manage all DNS entries directly within Onepage. In that case, be aware that email services might be disrupted temporarily until you reconfigure the necessary DNS records (such as MX, TXT, or SPF).
Detailed instructions for the Nameserver method are available on our dedicated article here:
Ready to go live? Choose your preferred method above to get started with the setup. Your website will be up and running under your custom domain in no time!
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