How to Maintain Custom Domain in the Address Bar ft. GoDaddy, AWS Amplify

When you create a website, it's important to have a custom domain in the address bar. This not only gives your website a professional look but also makes it easier for users to remember and find your site. In this article, we will show you how to maintain a custom domain in the address bar using GoDaddy and AWS Amplify.

Step 1: Register a Domain with GoDaddy

The first step is to register a domain with GoDaddy. GoDaddy is one of the most popular domain registrars and offers a user-friendly interface for managing your domains. Follow these steps to register your domain:

1. Go to the GoDaddy website and search for the domain name you want.
2. Select the domain name you prefer from the search results.
3. Click on the "Add to Cart" button and follow the instructions to complete the purchase.

Step 2: Set Up DNS Records in GoDaddy

Once you have registered your domain, you need to set up DNS records in GoDaddy. DNS records are used to map your domain name to the IP address of your website. Here's how you can set up DNS records:

1. Login to your GoDaddy account and go to the "My Products" section.
2. Find the domain you registered and click on the "DNS" button.
3. In the DNS Management page, scroll down to the "Records" section and click on the "Add" button.
4. Select the record type you want to add (e.g., A record, CNAME record).
5. Enter the necessary details for the record, such as the IP address or domain name.
6. Click on the "Save" button to save the DNS record.

Step 3: Set Up AWS Amplify

Now that you have registered your domain and set up DNS records, it's time to set up AWS Amplify. AWS Amplify is a powerful tool that makes it easy to deploy and host your website. Follow these steps to set up AWS Amplify:

1. Go to the AWS Amplify Console website and sign in to your AWS account.
2. Click on the "Get Started" button and select "Connect app" under the "Deploy" section.
3. In the "Connect app" page, select the repository where your website code is hosted (e.g., GitHub, Bitbucket).
4. Follow the instructions to connect your repository and configure the build settings.
5. In the "Domain settings" section, enter your custom domain name.
6. Click on the "Save and deploy" button to deploy your website.

Step 4: Update DNS Records in GoDaddy

After deploying your website with AWS Amplify, you need to update the DNS records in GoDaddy to point to your Amplify deployment. Here's how you can update the DNS records:

1. Login to your GoDaddy account and go to the "My Products" section.
2. Find the domain you registered and click on the "DNS" button.
3. In the DNS Management page, locate the DNS records you previously added.
4. Update the IP address or domain name to match your AWS Amplify deployment.
5. Click on the "Save" button to save the updated DNS records.

That's it! You have successfully maintained a custom domain in the address bar using GoDaddy and AWS Amplify. It may take some time for the DNS changes to propagate, so be patient. Once the changes have propagated, you will see your custom domain in the address bar when you visit your website.

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