Connecting Your Custom Domain in Concours Pro

Linking your domain to Concours Pro keeps your brand consistent across websites, funnels, emails, and client tools. This guide walks you through the process and shows how each product ties in with your domain.

Contents

• Step-by-Step Domain Connection Process
• Manual DNS Setup by Provider
• Troubleshoot Domain Connection
• Products You Can Connect a Domain To
• Pro Tips

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Step-by-Step Domain Connection Process

You can connect your domain to Concours Pro in two ways, depending on your domain provider.

Automatic Method (For Supported Providers)

If your domain is with a supported provider like GoDaddy, Google Domains, or Cloudflare, you can connect it automatically using API authentication.

1. Head to Sites > Settings > Domains in your Concours Pro account.
2. Click Connect a Domain.
3. Select the product you want to link (e.g., funnel, website, email).
4. Enter your root domain or subdomain in the field. If you want to include the “www” subdomain, you’ll see an option to add the root domain too.
5. For Google Domains, GoDaddy, or Cloudflare, you’ll see an Authorize button. Click it to let Concours Pro access your DNS settings.
6. Follow the prompts on your domain provider’s site to complete authorization. This automatically adds the required DNS records.
7. Once done, close the tab and return to Concours Pro’s Domain Connect interface.

This is the easiest option if your provider is supported.

Manually Adding a Domain

For domains with providers like Namecheap, Bluehost, or others not directly supported, you’ll need to add DNS records manually.

1. Go to Sites > Settings > Domains.
2. Click Connect a Domain.
3. Choose the product to connect (e.g., funnel, website, email).
4. Enter the domain name as prompted for funnels, websites, blogs, or webinars.
5. Select the Add Records Manually option.
6. You’ll get specific DNS records (A Records, CNAME, TXT) to add to your domain registrar.
7. Log in to your domain provider (e.g., Namecheap) and go to DNS settings.
8. Add the records exactly as shown.
9. Save changes and wait for DNS propagation, which can take up to 24 hours.

Use this method for non-supported providers.

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Manual DNS Setup by Provider

Cloudflare

1. Log in to your Cloudflare dashboard.
2. Select your domain and go to the DNS tab.
3. Click Add Record.
4. For each record provided by Concours Pro:
   • Select type: A, CNAME, or TXT.
   • A Record for @ (root domain) → Point to the IP address.
   • CNAME for www or subdomains (if needed).
   • TXT for email verification (e.g., SPF/DKIM).
5. Ensure Proxy status is set to DNS Only (gray cloud) for A and CNAME records.
6. Click Save for each record.
7. Wait for propagation (a few minutes to 24 hours).

GoDaddy

1. Log in to your GoDaddy account.
2. Go to My Products > Domains, then click Manage DNS next to your domain.
3. In the Records section, click Add:
   • Choose type: A, CNAME, or TXT.
   • Use @ for root domain and www for subdomain.
4. Enter the record values as provided by Concours Pro.
5. Click Save after each record.
6. Allow time for propagation.

Namecheap

1. Log in to your Namecheap dashboard.
2. Go to Domain List > Manage next to your domain.
3. Click the Advanced DNS tab.
4. Under Host Records, click Add New Record:
   • A Record for @.
   • CNAME Record for www.
   • TXT Record for verification or email (e.g., SPF/DKIM).
5. Paste the values from Concours Pro.
6. Click Save All Changes.
7. Wait up to 24 hours for propagation.

Squarespace

1. Log in to your Squarespace account.
2. Go to Settings > Domains and select your domain.
3. Click DNS Settings (Advanced).
4. Add the following:
   • A Record for @ (use provided IP).
   • CNAME for www (if required).
   • TXT for email verification.
5. Click Save after each record.
6. Return to Concours Pro and reconnect the domain once saved.

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Troubleshoot Domain Connection

You might hit a few snags when connecting your domain, whether automatically or manually. Here are common issues:

• Multiple A Records: Conflicts from multiple A records can cause issues.
• AAAA Record Conflict: AAAA records may interfere with setup.
• CAA Record Conflict: CAA records can block domain connection.
• DNS Records Do Not Match: Mismatched records will prevent connection.
• Domain is Connected Elsewhere: If the domain is linked to another service, it won’t connect.

Contact Concours Pro support if you need help resolving these.

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Products You Can Connect a Domain To

Funnels, Websites, Stores, Webinars, Blogs

Use your domain for customer-facing pages like funnels, ecommerce stores, webinars, or blogs to maintain a professional look.

Email

Connecting a domain for email authenticates your sending (using SPF, DKIM, DMARC), boosting deliverability and keeping emails out of spam folders.

Client Portal

Host a branded client dashboard with your custom domain, giving clients a seamless experience when accessing assets, campaigns, or reports.

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Pro Tips

• DNS Propagation: Changes can take a few minutes to 24 hours to fully take effect.
• SSL: Once your domain is connected and records are correct, SSL is automatically set up.
• Manage Domains: View and manage all connected domains in Settings > Domains.
• Pending Status: If your domain stays “Pending” for over 24 hours, double-check DNS values or reach out to support.