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How to Connect an External Domain to Builder Website Using IP (A Record)

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This method is recommended for users who:

• Already purchased their domain from another provider
• Are using professional email on that domain
• Have other services configured on it
• Do not want to change their Name Servers

Instead of pointing your Name Servers to Builderall, you can simply point your domain to the website server using an IP address (A Record).


Practical Example

Imagine:

You purchased your domain from GoDaddy, Namecheap, HostGator, or you are using Cloudflare.

Your domain is already configured with:

• Business email
• Subdomains
• Other active services

If you change the Name Servers, those services might stop working.

That’s why in this case, the best approach is to keep the Name Servers where they are and simply configure the website IP inside your current DNS.

This process is called pointing via A Record.


What You Will Do in This Tutorial

You will:

• Access your domain provider’s control panel
• Go to the DNS management area
• Create two A records
• Enter the correct IP based on your server region

Without changing your Name Servers.


Before You Start

You will need:

• Access to your domain provider’s dashboard
• Access to the DNS manager
• Ability to create two A records

You do not need to change Name Servers.


Choose the Correct IP

Select only one IP based on your server region:

United States
64.251.1.115

Europe
141.147.2.163

Brazil
137.131.215.227

Singapore (covers Asia and Oceania)
161.118.202.243

Important:

• Singapore covers Asia and Oceania
• Use only the IP corresponding to your region


How to Configure It in Your Domain Provider

Log in to your domain provider and access the DNS section.

You must create two A records:

One with www
One without www


Example

Domain: vitamins.com
Selected server: United States
IP: 64.251.1.115

Create:

Record 1
Type: A
Host: vitamins.com
Value: 64.251.1.115

Record 2
Type: A
Host: www.vitamins.com
Value: 64.251.1.115

If your provider only asks for “www” in the Host field, simply enter www.


Important Information

• The record type must be A
• The value must be exactly the IP provided above
• Both records are required
• If another A record already exists pointing to a different IP, edit or replace it


Do I Need to Create a CNAME?

No.
Only A records are required.


After Configuration

Once saved:

• The domain may take up to 48 hours to fully work
• In many cases, it works within minutes

Temporary instability may occur during propagation.


Tip for Cloudflare Users

If your domain uses Cloudflare:

To allow the SSL certificate to be generated automatically, you must temporarily disable the proxy (set to DNS Only) for the A records.

After the SSL certificate is generated and the site works correctly with HTTPS, you can enable the proxy again.


FAQ

Do I need to change Name Servers?
No. This method keeps them with your current provider.

Do I need CNAME?
No. Only A records.

Do I need both www and non-www?
Yes. Both are required.

Can I use more than one IP?
No. Use only the IP from your region.

How long does it take to work?
Up to 48 hours depending on DNS propagation.


Troubleshooting

Domain does not open

Check:

• Both records were created
• The IP is correct
• The website is published
• There is no conflicting A record

Works with www but not without www

You likely created only one record.
Make sure both exist.

SSL error appears

If using Cloudflare:

• Disable proxy temporarily
• Wait for SSL generation
• Re-enable proxy

Old website appears

This may be cache.

• Clear browser cache
• Test in incognito mode
• Wait for DNS propagation