Setting up a Custom Domain on IndieMade using Godaddy

Adding a CNAME Record

  1. Sign in to your GoDaddy Domain Portfolio.
  2. Select your domain, then click the DNS tab.
  3. Under DNS Records, click Add New Record.
  4. In the Type dropdown, select CNAME.
  5. In the Name field, enter: www
  6. In the Value field, enter your IndieMade URL (e.g., yourshop.indiemade.com).
  7. Leave TTL at the default (1 hour is fine).
  8. Click Save.
Important: Make sure there is no existing A record with the name www. An A record for www will conflict with the CNAME. Delete it if one exists.

Setting Up Domain Forwarding

You need to forward your root domain (yourdomain.com) to www.yourdomain.com.

  1. In your GoDaddy Domain Portfolio, select your domain.
  2. Switch to the Forwarding tab (found near DNS settings).
  3. Under the Domain section, click Add.
  4. Enter the destination URL: https://www.yourdomain.com
  5. Choose Permanent (301) as the redirect type.
  6. Click Save.

GoDaddy automatically applies HTTPS forwarding. Changes typically propagate within a few hours.

Note: If you have Domain Protection enabled on your GoDaddy account, you may need to complete a two-step verification (SMS or authenticator app) when making DNS changes.