Link your custom domain to your Zipper Site with Dreamhost
How it Works
We'll provide you with a few mappings to enter on your web host's site or portal. Please follow the steps below to set up your Zipper Site with Dreamhost.
- Upgrade your account - Free Zipper accounts can build sites, but only upgraded plans can launch them on custom domains
- Navigate to the ‘Domains’ tab - In the Zipper site builder, navigate to “Site Settings” > “Domains” to get started
- Add your custom domain - If you have not added your domain to Zipper, you can do so here by clicking “+Add” and entering the URL.
Please note it might take several minutes for Zipper to confirm the DNS settings, but once confirmed, you’ll see a message stating that “DNS settings are verified” with an option to view them, shown below.
When you click “View DNS settings” you’ll see a menu similar to the one below with three columns. One for “Type”, one for “Name/Host” and one for “Value” … the Name/Host and Value columns are unique to your domain and will help you establish the link between your domain host & your website.
On your Dreamhost site, you’re going to want to navigate to the DNS Settings page by clicking on the Manage Websites Page, then selecting the 3 vertical dot menu and opening “DNS Settings”
Next, you’re going to want to click the Add Record button and add a CNAME record. Details for these fields can be found by clicking “View DNS settings” in the Zipper site builder (Admin Menu > Site Settings > Domains). The “View DNS Settings” button will appear after you’ve added a custom domain (Zipper will validate this domain, it might take a few minutes). Each Type of DNS Setting will have a Name and a corresponding Value. You’ll be asked to provide both when adding them to the DNS Settings of Dreamhost.
Repeat this stem for the next CNAME record, provided by Zipper.
Lastly, do this twice again for the A record, once for Name = “*” and once for “@”
Once you’ve added these mappings, the linkage between your website on Zipper and your domain will be established. It might take several hours (up to 48, usually less) for the mapping to finalize. The first few loads of your site online will likely be a bit slow, but it’ll speed up shortly after! Congratulations on launching your site!
If you have any questions or issues, please email support@joinzipper.com
