1. Log in to your Dukaan dashboard
Go to https://web.mydukaan.io and log in to your account.
2. Access the Store Settings
Once logged in, navigate to the top right corner and click on "more".
Select 'Store Settings' from the dropdown list.
- Host: Enter "@"
3. Navigate to the Domains section
In the left menu of the Store Settings page, you'll find an option labelled 'Domains'. Click on it.
4. Connect Your Custom Domain
On the Domains page, you'll see a section labelled "Already have a domain?".
Click on the 'Connect' button located in this section.
When prompted, input your domain name. Remember, don't include 'http://' or 'https://'. For instance, if your domain is 'https://www.sample.com', simply enter 'sample.com'.
5. Update DNS Settings at Your Domain Provider
Your domain provider is the platform or service from which you purchased your domain (e.g., GoDaddy, BigRock).
After entering your domain name in Dukaan, you'll be provided with 'A record' values. You'll need to update these values in the DNS settings of your domain provider.
DNS Settings Update Steps:
Locate the DNS or Domain Management section in your domain provider's dashboard. This is where you can make changes to domain-related settings.
Find and select the option to modify your 'A record'.
Update the 'A record' with the following details:
- Type: A
- Host: @
- Points to: 103.181.194.5
- TTL: 1 hour
How to update DNS on GoDaddy
1. Log in to your GoDaddy account.
2. Navigate to the My Products section.
3. Next to the domain you want to edit, click DNS.
4. In the Records section, look for the existing A record. (If one doesn't exist, you'll add a new one; if one does exist, you'll modify it.)
5. For the A record:
- Host: Enter "@"
- TTL: Choose "1 hour" (or the nearest equivalent)
- Points to: Enter "103.181.194.5"
6. Click Save.
How to update DNS on Namecheap
- Log in to your Namecheap account.
2. From the dashboard, click Domain List on the left sidebar.
3. Click the Manage button next to your domain.
4. Navigate to the Advanced DNS tab.
5. Look for the A record section.
- If an A record exists with the host as "@", click the edit icon and modify it. Otherwise, add a new record.
6. For the A record:
- Value (or Points to): Enter "103.181.194.5"
- TTL: Choose "1 hour" (or the nearest equivalent)
7. Click on the green checkmark (or Save button) to save changes.
How to update DNS on Bluehost
1. Log in to your Bluehost control panel
2. Click on Domains from the side menu.
3. Click on Manage next to the domain you want to modify.
4. In the settings area, select DNS.
5. Under A (Host), look for the record with "@" as its name.
- If it exists, click on the gear icon and choose Edit. Otherwise, click on Add Record to create a new one.
6. For the A record:
- Name: Ensure it's set to "@"
- Points to: Enter "103.181.194.5"
- TTL: Choose "3600 seconds" (equivalent to 1 hour)
7. Click Save.
Note: The location of the DNS settings might differ based on the provider. Generally, it's in the domain management or similar section.
6. Finalize the Connection
After updating the DNS settings at your domain provider, return to your Dukaan dashboard.
Click on 'Connect Domain'.
Within a few minutes, your custom domain will be connected to your Dukaan store.
7. Troubleshooting
Please remember that DNS propagation (the time it takes for the change to reflect worldwide) can sometimes take a while, often up to 24 hours, even if you set the TTL to 1 hour. If you're unsure about the changes, or if something seems amiss, don't hesitate to contact the respective domain provider's support team.
If you encounter any issues, use the DNS Checker tool at [https://dnschecker.org/](https://dnschecker.org/).
Enter your custom domain and hit 'Search'.
The results should display the IP address 103.181.194.5. If it does, your domain is correctly connected to Dukaan.
Should there be any discrepancies or if your website doesn't load, feel free to reach out to Dukaan support at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).