How do I transfer my domain to a new website/template on Webflow?
TL;DR
- Remove your domain from the old Webflow project via its Hosting settings.
- Add the domain to your new Webflow project, update DNS records with your registrar to point to Webflow, set your default domain and SSL, then publish and test the site.
To transfer your domain to a new website or template on Webflow, you'll need to connect your existing custom domain to the new Webflow project. Domains are set at the project level, so transferring a domain is essentially updating DNS records to point to the new Webflow project.
1. Remove the Domain from the Old Webflow Project
- Go to Project Settings of your current (old) Webflow project.
- Open the Hosting tab.
- Scroll to the Custom Domains section.
- Click the small “x” icon next to your domain name to remove it.
- Confirm the removal. This frees up the domain for use on the new project.
2. Add the Domain to the New Webflow Project
- Go to Project Settings for your new Webflow project (the site or template you're moving to).
- Open the Hosting tab.
- Scroll to Custom Domains and click Add a Custom Domain.
- Enter your domain name (e.g., yourdomain.com) and click Add.
3. Update Your DNS Settings
- After adding the domain, Webflow will show you the required A records and CNAME.
- Update your domain registrar’s DNS settings:
- A records: Point to Webflow’s IP addresses (usually (a) 75.2.70.75 and (b) 99.83.190.102).
- CNAME: For the www version, point to
proxy-ssl.webflow.com. - Save changes and allow for DNS propagation (can take up to 48 hours, though often much faster).
4. Set the Default Domain and Enable SSL
- Back in the Hosting tab of the new project, set the root or www version as the default domain.
- Enable SSL to ensure secure HTTPS delivery.
- Click Publish to fully connect the domain to your new Webflow site.
5. Test the Domain
- Visit your domain to confirm it now loads your new Webflow project.
- Use Webflow’s built-in Check Status tool in the Hosting tab to verify the connection.
Summary
To transfer a domain to a new Webflow project: remove the domain from the old project, add it to the new one, update your DNS records to point to Webflow, and publish the site. This effectively connects your domain to your new template or site.