Question:

How can I link my Google Domains domain name to my Google Sites website?

Answer:

If you have created a website using Google Sites and registered a domain name through Google Domains, you might want to use that domain name as the URL for your website. This way, your visitors can access your website using a simple and memorable address, such as www.yourdomain.com.

To link your Google Domains domain name to your Google Sites website, you need to follow these steps:

1. Verify your domain ownership. You need to prove to Google that you own the domain name that you want to use. To do this, you need to sign in to your Google Domains account and go to the DNS settings page for your domain. There, you need to add a TXT record with a verification code that Google provides. You can find the verification code and instructions on how to add the TXT record on the [Google Search Console](https://search.google.com/search-console/welcome) page. After you add the TXT record, you need to click on the Verify button on the Google Search Console page to complete the verification process.

2. Map your domain to your website. You need to tell Google which domain name you want to use for your website. To do this, you need to sign in to your Google Sites account and go to the Settings page for your website. There, you need to click on the Custom URLs tab and enter your domain name in the text box. You can choose to use either the www or the non-www version of your domain name, or both. After you enter your domain name, you need to click on the Assign button to map your domain to your website.

3. Update your domain’s DNS records. You need to point your domain name to your website’s IP address. To do this, you need to go back to your Google Domains account and go to the DNS settings page for your domain. There, you need to delete any existing A records and add four new A records with the following IP addresses: 216.239.32.21, 216.239.34.21, 216.239.36.21, and 216.239.38.21. These are the IP addresses of Google’s servers that host your website. After you add the A records, you need to save your changes.

That’s it! You have successfully linked your Google Domains domain name to your Google Sites website. It may take up to 48 hours for the changes to propagate across the internet, so be patient and check your website periodically. Once the changes are effective, you and your visitors should be able to access your website using your domain name. Enjoy your new online presence! 😊