How to Connect Your Personal Domain to Code Lab
This class taught how to connect a personal domain to a website built on Code Lab.
This recap was written from the class video. Watch it above or on YouTube.
What the class covered
This class taught how to connect a personal domain to a website built on Code Lab. Dr. Tanimawo showed how to use the 'Connect my domain' feature in Code Lab to link your domain to your website. He also explained the DNS records needed and mentioned a future feature to buy domains directly in Code Lab.
Key takeaways
- Go to Code Lab and click 'More' then 'Connect my domain' to start linking your domain.
- Select the website you want to connect your domain to from the list.
- Enter your domain name and press connect to save it.
- Add the required DNS records: a Type A record and a CNAME record.
- You can buy domains from other platforms like GoDaddy or wait for the upcoming Code Lab domain buying feature.
- After adding DNS records, click 'Check my domain' to verify the connection.
Test yourself
1. Where do you click in Code Lab to start connecting your domain?
2. Which DNS records do you need to add to connect your domain?
3. Can you buy a domain directly inside Code Lab currently?
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