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How to Connect Your Domain Name

Connect your custom domain (like mycompany.com) to your AutoTaco website in minutes.

1

Go to Your Dashboard

After deploying your website, you'll see it listed in your dashboard under "Deployed Websites".

You'll see a button that says:

Connect Custom Domain
2

Enter Your Domain

Click the "Connect Custom Domain" button and enter your domain name (e.g., mycompany.com).

💡 Don't include www or http://
Just enter the domain name: mycompany.com

3

Choose Your Connection Method

After connecting your domain, AutoTaco will show you TWO methods to connect. Choose the one that's easiest for you:

Method 1: Nameservers (Recommended)

EASIEST

The easiest way! Just replace your domain's nameservers with these two:

Nameserver 1:

ns1.vercel-dns.com

Nameserver 2:

ns2.vercel-dns.com

💡 This is usually faster and easier than adding individual DNS records!

Method 2: DNS Records (Alternative)

If you prefer to keep your current nameservers, add these DNS records instead:

Type:

A

Host:

@

Value:

76.76.21.21

The exact records will be shown in your dashboard after connecting.

💡 Which should I choose?
We recommend Method 1 (Nameservers) - it's simpler and works faster. But either method will work perfectly!

4

Log Into Your Domain Registrar

Go to where you bought your domain (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, etc.) and sign in to your account.

📍 Where do I find this?
This is the website where you purchased your domain. If you're not sure, check your email for the purchase receipt.

Common registrars include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, Cloudflare, Bluehost, DreamHost

5

Update Your Domain Settings

In your domain registrar's dashboard, you'll need to update either nameservers OR DNS records (depending on which method you chose):

If you chose Nameservers (Method 1):

  • • Find "Nameservers" or "Name Server Settings"
  • • Click "Change" or "Custom Nameservers"
  • • Replace existing nameservers with the two from AutoTaco
  • • Save changes

✨ This is the easiest method! You only need to update 2 fields instead of adding multiple DNS records.

If you chose DNS Records (Method 2):

  • • Find "DNS Management" or "DNS Settings"
  • • Click "Add Record" for each record shown in AutoTaco
  • • Copy the Type, Host, and Value exactly as shown
  • • Save each record
What you'll be adding:
  • A Record: Points your domain to Vercel's servers
  • CNAME Record: Points www subdomain

💡 Pro Tip: Each registrar has a slightly different interface, but the fields are always the same. Use the copy buttons in your AutoTaco dashboard to avoid typos!

6

Wait for DNS Propagation

After adding the DNS records, wait 5-60 minutes for them to propagate (spread across the internet).

✅ This is normal! DNS changes take time to propagate. You can check the status in your AutoTaco dashboard.

7

Verify Your Domain

Go back to your AutoTaco dashboard and click "Verify Domain." We'll check that your DNS is configured correctly.

🎉 Success! Once verified, your website will be live at your custom domain with free SSL certificate!

Need Help? Call Your Registrar

If you're stuck configuring DNS, call your domain registrar's customer service. Here are the support numbers:

GoDaddy

Phone: (480) 505-8877

Hours: 24/7

Namecheap

Phone: (480) 366-3549

Hours: 8am-8pm EST

Google Domains

Phone: (650) 253-0000

Hours: 24/7

Cloudflare

Phone: Visit Support Page

Hours: 24/7

Bluehost

Phone: (844) 502-0909

Hours: 24/7

DreamHost

Phone: (714) 706-4128

Hours: 7am-7pm PST

What to Say When You Call:

For Nameservers (Easiest):

"Hi, I need to change my domain's nameservers to ns1.vercel-dns.com and ns2.vercel-dns.com. Can you help me update my nameserver settings?"

For DNS Records (Alternative):

"Hi, I need help adding DNS records to connect my domain to my website. I have the A and CNAME records from my website provider, and I need to add them to my domain's DNS settings."

They'll walk you through the process step-by-step!

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