How to Redirect Your Domain to a SteepleMate Church Website Using GoDaddy

How to Redirect Your Domain to a SteepleMate Church Website (Using GoDaddy)


If you’d like to redirect your existing domain (e.g., www.yourchurch.com) to your SteepleMate website (e.g., https://[churchID].steeplemate.com), you can follow these steps. This requires some technical setup, but it’s manageable if you have experience with domain management.


Steps to Redirect Your Domain on GoDaddy:

  1. Log in to Your GoDaddy Account
    1. Visit GoDaddy and log in with your username and password.
  2. Go to Your Domain Settings
    1. Click on My Products from the main menu.
    2. Find the domain you want to redirect and click DNS or Manage DNS.
  3. Set Up a Forwarding Rule
    1. Scroll down to the Forwarding section and locate the option for Domain.
    2. Click Add or Edit if there is an existing forwarding setup.
  4. Enter the Redirect Details
    1. For the Forward To field, enter your SteepleMate website URL:
    2. Example: https://[churchID].steeplemate.com
    3. Choose the Forward Type:
      1. Select Permanent (301) if this will be a long-term redirect.
    4. Set the Redirect Behavior:
      1. Choose whether to Forward only or Forward with masking. (Masking means users won’t see the SteepleMate URL in their browser.)
    5. Save the changes.
  5. Verify the DNS Record Changes
    1. Changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate across the internet, though it’s often much quicker.
  6. Test Your Domain
    1. Once the redirect is active, type your domain (e.g., www.yourchurch.com) into a browser to ensure it redirects to your SteepleMate website.


If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to contact us!

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