Purpose

This document provides a comprehensive guide on adding a domain to your Thiio account, including setting up a DNS record (A name record) and optionally adding a favicon to your domain.

Pre Requisites

• A Domain

• Access to the DNS settings of your domain

• A Thiio account

• Favicon (optional)

Steps

1. Log into your Thiio account.

2. Use the left-hand column quick search bar to look for "domains".
   
   

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3. Click on the "domains" menu option to open a new page.

4. Click the blue "+" icon in the bottom right corner to add a new domain.

   • This will open a form on the right-hand side.
     
     

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5. For "Select Brand," click the dropdown and choose one of your existing brands to link the domain to.

6. For the domain input, type your domain in here.
   
   

7. Follow the instructions provided to create your A name record on your domain registrar's platform. Instructions for common platforms include:

   • GoDaddy: [LINK]

   • Namecheap: [LINK]

   • Squarespace: [LINK]
     *If you have another domain hosting platform, search their help documents for how to create an A name record.

8. Ensure the A name record meets the following criteria:

   • The type is set to A.

   • The name is set to @, or use www if it is your root domain.

   • The value is set to 34.125.149.88
     
     

9. Return to Thiio and check the box for "Activate SSL certificate".

10. (OPTIONAL) To add a favicon:

    • Click the grey box marked "favicon" to upload a png or jpg image of your favicon.
      A favicon is the small icon that appears in the tab of your browser, typically a small version of your logo.

11. Click the green "save" button in the top right corner of the page.

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