How to use a domain you purchased on Irish Domains for your OfferingTree site

Connect your Irish Domains domain to your OfferingTree site by updating your domain's DNS settings. This allows you to maintain ownership of your domain and continue to renew it directly through Irish Domains. You will continue to be responsible for paying for your domain through Irish Domains.

Here's how:

1. Log in to Irish Domains: Go to IrishDomains.com and log in to your account.

2. Manage Domains: Navigate to the section for managing your domains. The exact labeling might vary, but look for something like "My Domains," "Domain Management," or similar.

3. DNS Management: Select the domain you want to connect to OfferingTree and find the area for managing its DNS records. This might be called "DNS Records," "Advanced DNS," "Zone Editor," or a similar term.

4. Add/Edit DNS Records: You'll need to add or edit two records:

   • WWW CNAME Record:

     • If a CNAME record for "www" exists: Find it and edit it.
     • If a CNAME record for "www" doesn't exist: Add a new record.
     • Type: CNAME
     • Name/Host: www
     • Value/Points to/Target: customdomains.offeringtree.com

   • @ A Record (for your root domain):

     • If an A record for "@" or your root domain (e.g., yourdomain.ie) exists: Find it and edit it.
     • If an A record for "@" or your root domain doesn't exist: Add a new record.
     • Type: A
     • Name/Host: @ (or your root domain)
     • Value/Points to/IP Address: 35.209.110.2

5. Save Changes: Save the changes you've made to the DNS records.

6. Contact OfferingTree: Email us at support@offeringtree.com to let us know you've completed these steps. We'll then finalize the connection on our end. Please allow up to 24 hours for the DNS changes to propagate.

Important Notes for Irish Domains:

• Irish Domains Interface: Irish Domains' interface may vary slightly. If you have trouble finding the correct settings, consult their help documentation or contact their support.
• Propagation: After saving your DNS changes, it can take some time for them to propagate across the internet. Be patient.
• Contact OfferingTree: It's essential to contact OfferingTree after making the DNS changes so we can complete the setup.
• Support: If you have any trouble, contact Irish Domains' customer support for assistance. They are the best resource for questions about their specific interface.
• Root Domain: The "@" symbol often represents your root domain (e.g., yourdomain.ie). Some providers might use a different way to indicate the root domain, so check their documentation or contact support if you're not sure.

Reference: https://id.ie/knowledgebase/54/--How-do-I-point-a-parked-domain-at-an-external-web-server.html