Setting up a custom hostname/domain

Last Updated: Oct 09, 2011 08:54AM PDT

SmugMug will always be there for you, but we don't have to be in your URL.

With a few quick steps, you can hook up your custom domain to point right to your site.

Example:

Use http://www.moonriverphotography.com instead of http://williams.smugmug.com .

custom hostname

Option 1: SmugDomains

No domain? No problem! SmugMug is partnered with GoDaddy to get you one-step, effortless domain setup:

  • Go here and pick an available domain name. Follow their steps to make it yours.

  • Visit your SmugMug Control Panel and look in the Settings tab for the "Domain" line. Click change and paste your new domain name into the "Custom Hostname" box. That's it!

Option 2: DIY

Already have a domain? Great! You already know what you're doing.

1. Point your CNAME 'www' to domains.smugmug.com .

2. Point your A Record '@' to 208.79.45.23 .

3. Visit your SmugMug Control Panel and look in the Settings tab for the "Domain" line. Click change and paste your new domain name into the "Custom Hostname" box. That's it!


Tip: Using a subdomain? No need to set up the A Record.

FYI: We don't support domains from 1and1.

Totally confused?

 

Send us an email with your custom URL and include your domain registrar's login information. We'll set it up for you.


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