> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.standards.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect GoDaddy Domain

<Info>
  **Note:** If you have another provider, you can most likely follow these same steps.
</Info>

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## Add CNAME record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in and select your domain">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/standards/9repUVLzRPMwEIl-/images/connect-godaddy-01.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=9repUVLzRPMwEIl-&q=85&s=a34e6e5fcf18602fee51aa62a17129f4" alt="Domain list item" width="1800" height="189" data-path="images/connect-godaddy-01.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select manage DNS">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/standards/9repUVLzRPMwEIl-/images/connect-godaddy-02.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=9repUVLzRPMwEIl-&q=85&s=a15a93e540287cf30de5fcda06f64f1d" alt="Domain detail" width="1800" height="513" data-path="images/connect-godaddy-02.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Add">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/standards/9repUVLzRPMwEIl-/images/connect-godaddy-03.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=9repUVLzRPMwEIl-&q=85&s=1f4f55700dc573d89cdc93cbe6b487c4" alt="DNS record list" width="1800" height="342" data-path="images/connect-godaddy-03.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the type">
    Choose **CNAME** as the **Type.** For base domains, such as [**mydomain.com**](http://mydomain.com), enter the name:

    ```text theme={null}
    _acme-challenge
    ```

    For subdomains such as **brand.mydomain.com**, enter the name:

    ```text theme={null}
    _acme-challenge.brand
    ```

    Where “brand” is whatever you chose to add to Standards.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy and paste value">
    From Standards, copy the CNAME record value. In GoDaddy paste the value into the field.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Add A record

<Steps>
  <Step title="Edit the A record">
    In Godaddy, find the **A record** under **DNS Records.** Click ✏️ (Edit icon)

    <Frame>
      <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/standards/9repUVLzRPMwEIl-/images/connect-godaddy-04.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=9repUVLzRPMwEIl-&q=85&s=6ac2bf5fd31ad958d97796b14213494b" alt="Connect Godaddy 04" width="1800" height="219" data-path="images/connect-godaddy-04.png" />

      <img className="dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/standards/9repUVLzRPMwEIl-/images/connect-godaddy-04.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=9repUVLzRPMwEIl-&q=85&s=6ac2bf5fd31ad958d97796b14213494b" alt="Record list item" width="1800" height="219" data-path="images/connect-godaddy-04.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter name">
    For base domains, such as [**mydomain.com**](http://mydomain.com), enter `@` in the **Name** field. For subdomains, such as **brand**[**.mydomain.com**](http://identity.mydomain.com), enter the subdomain portion `brand`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy and paste value">
    From Standards, copy the A record value. In GoDaddy paste the value into the field.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/standards/9repUVLzRPMwEIl-/images/connect-godaddy-06.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=9repUVLzRPMwEIl-&q=85&s=3d7c06708fca9216fdae22e4f5a61454" alt="New record with fields filled" width="1794" height="597" data-path="images/connect-godaddy-06.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Check status

Return to the **Domains** page in Standards to check the status of the connection. Connection can take up to 72 hours, but typically connects much quicker.

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## Publish

Once connected, the domain will be available for use in publishing. Publish to the domain through the Publish & share window within the web address section. Learn more about [publishing](/publish-share).
