{"id":530,"date":"2025-07-07T14:34:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T14:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ngocha.biz\/?p=530"},"modified":"2025-07-07T14:34:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T14:34:37","slug":"map-cloudways-server-to-a-domain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ngocha.biz\/?p=530","title":{"rendered":"How to Map Cloudways Server To a Domain?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this blog, we will look at how to map a domain name to your application running on a Cloudways server.<\/p>\n

As I explained in the Cloudways review<\/a>, once you set up your application on a Cloudways server<\/a>, you\u2019ll get instant access to a temporary domain name that points to your application. You can use this domain for development and testing.<\/p>\n

To take your website live, you need to map your actual domain name to the server where your application (for example, WordPress) is running.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to help you do that.<\/p>\n

Prerequisites<\/h2>\n

You should have a valid domain name registered with any DNS provider, such as GoDaddy, Hostinger, or others.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get started with the setup.<\/p>\n

Map Domain Name in Cloudways<\/h2>\n

Follow the steps given below to connect the Cloudways application with your custom domain name.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Go to Application <\/h3>\n

In the Cloudways dashboard, go to the Applications<\/strong> tab and select the application you want to set the domain for.<\/p>\n

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Step 2: Locate Domain Management<\/h3>\n

In the left pane, you will find the Domain Management<\/strong> option as shown below. Click on Add Domain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Step 3: Add the Domain name<\/h3>\n

In the popup, add the domain name you own and click Save Changes<\/strong>. Make sure you enter the correct spelling of your domain name.<\/p>\n

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Step 4: Make the Domain Primary<\/h3>\n

Now, if you have multiple domains, make the primary domain based on your website’s URL.<\/p>\n

So, that selected primary domain will show as your website’s official URL.<\/p>\n

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You will get a popup to confirm<\/p>\n

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Map Server IP to Domain<\/h2>\n

Now that we have added the domain name to Cloudways, the next step is to map the Cloudways server IP<\/strong> as an A record<\/strong> in your domain settings on your domain registrar\u2019s page.<\/p>\n

Here is why.<\/p>\n

When you add a domain name to Cloudways, you’re telling Cloudways, “This is the domain I want to use for my website.”<\/p>\n

But to make the internet send visitors to your Cloudways server when they type your domain name, you need to:<\/p>\n