Can I use Webflow to design my site while still using iPage for my domain registration?

TL;DR

Design and publish your site in Webflow, then add your custom domain under Project Settings > Hosting.
In iPage, update your domain’s A records to Webflow’s IPs and set the www CNAME to proxy-ssl.webflow.com.
Back in Webflow, set your default domain, enable SSL, and test the live site after DNS propagation.

Yes, you can use Webflow to design and host your site even if your domain is registered with iPage. You just need to point your domain’s DNS settings from iPage to Webflow. Here's how to do it:

1. Design and Publish Your Site in Webflow

Build your website in Webflow as usual.
Publish the site to the Webflow.io subdomain to test and preview.

2. Add Your Custom Domain in Webflow

Go to Project Settings > Hosting in your Webflow project.
Scroll to “Custom Domains” and click Add a Custom Domain.
Enter your domain name (e.g., www.yoursite.com) and click Add Domain.
Webflow will provide two A records and a CNAME record that you’ll need in the next step.

3. Update DNS Settings in iPage

Log in to your iPage control panel.
Navigate to your domain’s DNS settings or Domain Manager.
Replace existing A records with the Webflow-provided IP addresses:
(a) 75.2.70.75
(b) 99.83.190.102
Update or add the CNAME record for www to point to proxy-ssl.webflow.com.
Remove conflicting records, such as other A or CNAME entries for “www” if present.

4. Set the Default Domain in Webflow

Back in Webflow under Project Settings > Hosting, set “www.yoursite.com” as the default domain.
Enable SSL if it’s not already enabled.
Wait for Webflow to detect correct DNS setup; this can take a few minutes to several hours.

5. Test Your Live Site

After the DNS has propagated, visit your domain to verify the live site.
Make sure both non-www and www versions redirect properly.

Summary

You can register your domain with iPage and still fully design and host your site on Webflow by updating your iPage DNS settings to point to Webflow’s servers. Just configure the A and CNAME records as provided in Webflow’s Hosting settings.

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