How to Connect External Domain to Bluehost WordPress Website

Introduction

Connecting an external domain to your WordPress website is an important step in building a professional online presence. It allows you to display your website under a custom domain name instead of a temporary or default URL. By linking your external domain to Bluehost hosting, you ensure better brand visibility, credibility, and easier access for visitors.

This guidde explains how to connect an external domain to your Bluehost WordPress website. It covers adding the domain in your Bluehost account, updating DNS and nameserver settings, completing verification, and confirming successful connection. By following this guide, users can link their domains smoothly and activate their websites under their preferred web address.

From the Bluehost Hosting Dashboard, add your external domain, update its DNS settings, and link it to your WordPress website for seamless access under your custom domain.

From the Websites section, you can select the WordPress site where you want to connect an external domain.

Click the Manage button next to the website you want to connect your domain to.

Click the Connect domain option to start linking your external domain.

Enter your domain name to specify the external domain you want to connect.

Click the Continue button to move forward with the domain connection process.

Click the Finish Connection button to finalize linking your external domain to Bluehost.

Review the step-by-step instructions provided for connecting your domain using name servers or other recommended methods.

Enter the provided Bluehost nameservers in the DNS Management section of your domain registrar to connect the domain with your hosting account.

After entering the correct Bluehost nameservers, click Save Changes to apply the DNS updates and connect your domain to the hosting server.

The nameserver changes have been successfully accepted by the domain registrar. Your domain is now connected to the hosting server. DNS propagation may take up to 24–48 hours to complete.

Click the Verify Connection button to confirm that your external domain is properly connected to your Bluehost WordPress website.

Your domain has been successfully pointed to Bluehost. The detected DNS records match the expected configuration, and your website is now properly connected to the hosting server.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you have successfully connected your external domain to your Bluehost WordPress website. Your domain is now properly linked to the hosting server, allowing visitors to access your website using your custom web address. This setup improves professionalism and strengthens your online identity.

To ensure consistent performance, allow sufficient time for DNS propagation and regularly monitor domain settings. Keeping your domain information updated will help prevent connectivity issues and ensure uninterrupted website access.

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