How to Add a Domain to Your Hosting Account

A “domain” is another word for the URL your site uses, like pair.com or libsyn.com. If you want your own custom URL, find your package type below and follow their steps:

• Shared, VPS, or Dedicated
• Managed WordPress or Podcast Websites
• Weebly Hosting

Adding a Domain on Shared, VPS, or Dedicated

Shared

VPS

Dedicated

If you have a Shared, VPS, or Dedicated hosting account, follow these steps.

Step 1: Register a Domain

The first step is to register your domain. 

Already have a registered domain? You can skip to Step 2: Add a Domain. 

Domain registrations last a year or more, and allows you to use the domain for that length of time. If your registration expires, then the domain will become available for someone else to register. 

To register a domain: 

1. Log in to your Account Control Center at my.pair.com
2. In the left sidebar, click Domains
3. In the drop-down, click Register a New Domain Name
4. In the Domain Name text box, type in your desired domain name, then click Proceed
   If someone else has already registered the domain, it will not be available to register. In this case, repeat this step until you find an available domain. 
5. On the next page, click Proceed
6. On the next page, select whether or not you are a Pair Domains customer. If you are already a Pair Domains customer, sign in to your Pair Domains account. If you do not have a Pair Domains account, follow the steps to create one.
   
   Pair Domains is a separate Pair service that offers domain registrations. A Pair Domains account is not the same as a Pair Networks hosting account.
   
7. On the next page, you can select additional, similar domain names for registration. If you select another domain, scroll to the bottom and click the Continue button.
   
   If you do not want any additional domains, click No Thanks, Proceed
8. On the next page:
   • Fill in the Registrant Information fields
   • Fill in the Payment Information fields
   • Read and agree to the Pair Domains Service Agreement
9. Click Submit Registration  

Once completed the domain registration, it’s time to add the domain to your hosting account. 

Step 2: Add a Domain

After you have registered a domain, you can add the domain to your hosting account. By doing this, you will be able to launch the domain to the internet and build a website for it.

1. Log in to the ACC
2. Click Domains in the left sidebar
3. Click Add a Domain Name
4. Under Select Domain Name, select Add Domain Name and enter the registered domain name in the corresponding text field
5. Under Select Hosting Type, select your preferred hosting type. See more information about hosting types in our article, What Types of Domain Hosting are Available?
6. Click Proceed

This will add the domain to your hosting account. On the next page, it will show you the name servers associated with this domain name. You need to take note of these since you will need them in the next step. They will look something like:

dns3.pair.com

ns8.ns0.com

Step 3: Pointing Name Servers

Next, you need to change the name servers for your domain. When a domain is first registered, it is given filler name servers. However, when you add a domain name to a hosting account, you need to change the name servers to the ones associated with the hosting server. To make this change, you will need to go to your domain registrar.

If you completed Step 1 of this tutorial, then your domain registrar is Pair Domains. Find the steps to changing your name services in this article: Changing Name Servers.

Each registrar is different, so look at your registrar’s documentation for the specific steps. 

Give the changes 24 to 48 hours to be processed. After this period of time, your domain should be successfully added and ready to host a website.

Adding a Domain to Managed WordPress or Podcast Websites

WP Enthusiast

WP Professional

WP Professional Plus

Podcast Websites

If you have a Managed WordPress or Podcast Websites hosting account, follow these steps to add a domain to your account.

Step 1: Register a Domain

The first step is to register your domain. 

Already have a registered domain? You can skip to Step 2: Add a Domain to Your Website. 

Domain registrations last a year or more, and allows you to use the domain for that length of time. If your registration expires, then the domain will become available for someone else to register. 

To register a domain: 

1. Log in to your Account Control Center at my.pair.com
2. In the left sidebar, click WordPress
3. In the drop-down, click Manage Domains
4. Click the Register a New Domain button
5. In the Domain Name text box, type in your desired domain name, then click Proceed
   If someone else has already registered the domain, it will not be available to register. In this case, repeat this step until you find an available domain. 
6. On the next page, click Proceed
7. On the next page, select whether or not you are a Pair Domains customer. If you are already a Pair Domains customer, sign in to your Pair Domains account. If you do not have a Pair Domains account, follow the steps to create one.
   
   Pair Domains is a separate Pair service that offers domain registrations. A Pair Domains account is not the same as a Pair Networks hosting account.
   
8. On the next page, you can select additional, similar domain names for registration. If you select another domain, scroll to the bottom and click the Continue button.
   
   If you do not want any additional domains, click No Thanks, Proceed
9. On the next page:
   • Fill in the Registrant Information fields
   • Fill in the Payment Information fields
   • Read and agree to the Pair Domains Service Agreement
10. Click Submit Registration  

Once you have completed the domain registration, it’s time to add the domain to your hosting account. 

Step 2: Add a Domain to Your Website

Your next steps will depend on if you already have a website created or if you’re also setting up your website for the first time. Find the tutorial below that best fits your needs, then follow those steps: 

• I Haven’t Created a WordPress Site Yet
• I Already Have a WordPress Site

I Haven’t Created a WordPress Site Yet

If you haven’t yet created a WordPress site on your Managed WordPress or Podcast Websites packages, then follow these steps. 

Once you have a domain name, you can create your site. 

1. Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
2. In the left sidebar, click WordPress
3. In the drop-down, click Create Site
4. Fill out the email address, site nickname, and site title
5. Under the Domain heading, select Host a new domain that you own
6. In the available field, enter the domain name
7. Click Create

Once successfully created, a new page will appear and display your new site information. The next step is to Point the Name Servers to Your Account.

Make special note of the Name Servers. You will need these in the next step.

I Already Have a WordPress Site

You can add a custom domain to an existing Managed WordPress site at any time.

To use a custom domain, you must first register an available domain name with a domain registrar, like Pair Domains. 

1. Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
2. In the left sidebar, click WordPress
3. In the drop-down, click List Sites
4. In the Nickname column, click the name of your website
5. Click the Domains tab
6. Click Add Domain 
7. Select the type of domain you want to add:
   

Make Primary	Toggle this option to set this domain as the primary domain for your website.
Automatic pairsite.com subdomain	Select this option to use a free, automatically generated subdomain of pairsite.com as your site’s domain.  Example: wp-8aw9omr00z.pairsite.com
Custom pairsite.com subdomain	Select this option to use a customized version of a free pairsite subdomain as your site’s domain. If selected, use the textbox to enter your desired subdomain text.  Pairsite.com customizations are available to all Pair Networks accounts, so some pairsite subdomain customizations may be unavailable. If you encounter this, try another customization.  Example: custom.pairsite.com
Use a domain that you're already hosting	Select this option to use a domain you have already added to your hosting account. Select the domain from the Domain drop-down.
Host a new domain that you own	Select this option if you have registered a domain, but have not yet added to your hosting account.  Enter your domain name into the Domain textbox.  Note: If you select this option, you must also point your domain’s nameservers to the hosting account. Failure to complete this step may result in your domain not working properly. See your domain registrar for specific steps.
Custom subdomain of a domain you own	Select this option to use a subdomain of a domain you have already added to your hosting account for your site’s domain.  Enter your desired subdomain in the textbox.

8. Click the Add button

Once successfully created, a new page will appear and display your new site information. The next step is to Point the Name Servers to Your Account.

Make special note of the Name Servers. You will need these in the next step.

Step 3: Point Name Servers to Your Account

Next, you need to change the name servers for your domain. When a domain is first registered, it is given filler name servers. However, when you add a domain name to a hosting account, you need to change the name servers to the ones associated with the hosting server. To make this change, you will need to go to your domain registrar.

If you completed Step 1 of this tutorial, then your domain registrar is Pair Domains. Find the steps to changing your name services in this article: Changing Name Servers.

Each registrar is different, so look at your registrar’s documentation for the specific steps. 

Give the changes 24 to 48 hours to be processed. After this period of time, your domain should be successfully added and ready to host a website.

Adding a Domain on Weebly Hosting

Weebly Hosting

Weebly E-Commerce

If you are on a Weebly Hosting account, follow these steps:

Step 1: Register a Domain

The first step is to register your domain. 

Already have a registered domain? You can skip to Step 2: Add a Domain. 

Domain registrations last a year or more, and allows you to use the domain for that length of time. If your registration expires, then the domain will become available for someone else to register. 

To register a domain: 

1. Log in to your Account Control Center at my.pair.com
2. In the left sidebar, click Domains
3. In the drop-down, click Register a New Domain Name
4. In the Domain Name text box, type in your desired domain name, then click Proceed
   If someone else has already registered the domain, it will not be available to register. In this case, repeat this step until you find an available domain. 
5. On the next page, click Proceed
6. On the next page, select whether or not you are a Pair Domains customer. If you are already a Pair Domains customer, sign in to your Pair Domains account. If you do not have a Pair Domains account, follow the steps to create one.
   
   Pair Domains is a separate Pair service that offers domain registrations. A Pair Domains account is not the same as a Pair Networks hosting account.
   
7. On the next page, you can select additional, similar domain names for registration. If you select another domain, scroll to the bottom and click the Continue button.
   
   If you do not want any additional domains, click No Thanks, Proceed
8. On the next page:
   1. Fill in the Registrant Information fields
   2. Fill in the Payment Information fields
   3. Read and agree to the Pair Domains Service Agreement
9. Click Submit Registration  

Once completed the domain registration, it’s time to add the domain to your hosting account. 

Step 2: Add Domain to Weebly Site

After you have registered a domain, you can add the domain to your hosting account. By doing this, you will be able to launch the domain to the internet and build a website for it.

Want to add your domain to an existing Weebly site?

If you have a Shared or Weebly E-Commerce hosting account, you will need to follow the steps below, then complete the Moving Your Weebly Site to a New Domain tutorial.

If you have a Weebly Hosting account, go to the Moving Your Weebly Site to a New Domain on Weebly Hosting  tutorial for information about adding a new domain to your existing site.

7. Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
8. Click Domains in the left sidebar
9. Click Add a Domain Name
10. Under Select Domain Name, select Add Domain Name and enter the registered domain name in the corresponding text field
11. Under Select Hosting Type, select Weebly Site Builder Hosting
12. Select your Weebly hosting plan
13. Click Proceed

This will add the domain to your hosting account. On the next page, it will show you the name servers associated with this domain name. You need to take note of these since you will need them in the next step. They will look something like:

dns3.pair.com

ns8.ns0.com

Step 3: Pointing the Name Servers to Your Account

Next, you need to change the name servers for your domain. When a domain is first registered, it is given filler name servers. However, when you add a domain name to a hosting account, you need to change the name servers to the ones associated with the hosting server. To make this change, you will need to go to your domain registrar.

If you completed Step 1 of this tutorial, then your domain registrar is Pair Domains. Find the steps to changing your name services in this article: Changing Name Servers.

Each registrar is different, so look at your registrar’s documentation for the specific steps. 

Give the changes 24 to 48 hours to be processed. After this period of time, your domain should be successfully added and ready to host a website.