# Connect Existing Domains

#### 1. Add Your Domain

* Go to the Manage Domains section on your website.
* Add your existing domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) to the website.

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#### 2. Update DNS Records

* Log in to your domain provider’s control panel.
* Create the following DNS records:

```
Type: CNAME
Host/Name: @
Value/Points to: endpoint.rechat.site
TTL: Default (or 3600 seconds)
```

```
Type: CNAME
Host/Name: www
Value/Points to: endpoint.rechat.site
TTL: Default (or 3600 seconds)
```

⚠️ Note: Some providers don’t allow a CNAME on the root (@). In that case, you can use a redirect (forwarding) from yourdomain.com → [www.yourdomain.com](http://www.yourdomain.com), and then only set the www CNAME.

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#### 3. Wait for Propagation

* Once you’ve saved the records, DNS propagation will begin.
* This process can take anywhere from a few hours to 24 hours.

After propagation is complete, your website will be accessible through your custom domain.

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#### 4. Provider-Specific Guides

Here are instructions from popular domain providers:

* [GoDaddy](https://www.godaddy.com/help/edit-my-domain-nameservers-664)
* [Namecheap](https://www.namecheap.com/support/knowledgebase/article.aspx/767/10/how-to-change-dns-for-a-domain/)
* [Hostgator](https://www.hostgator.com/help/article/how-do-i-change-my-dns-or-name-servers)


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