Root Domain

Root Domain

The primary domain will be displayed in the address bar of a web browser when the site is accessed. It is not possible to set the root domain (domain name without www) as the primary domain in Zoho Sites. 


However, if you have configured your domain as mentioned in the Domain Mapping Guideusers can access your website by entering your domain name either with or without the www.


If you want only your root domain name (domain without www) to be set as the primary domain, you may use CloudFlarea third-party service provider, to meet this requirement.

NotesCloudFlare is not affiliated with Zoho Sites. The steps given below are just an alternative for your domain name to appear without the www in the address bar of the browser when visitors access your website.

  1. Log in to your Zoho Sites website builder.

  1. Click Manage Domains on your dashboard.

  1. Add a free Zoho sub-domain to your website

  1. Sign up for a CloudFlare account if you don't have one.

  1. Enter your domain name, then click Add site.

  1. Select the plan of your choice. Click Continue.
    Notes
    CloudFlare has a free version that you can use to achieve this without having to to pay.

 

  1. Click +Add record.

  1. Select Type as CNAME from the dropdown.

  1. Provide Name. This is your root domain name (yourdomainname.com).

  1. Provide your Zoho Sites sub-domain in the Target field.

  1. Disable Proxy if required.

  1. Click Save

    13. Similarly add CNAME entry for token displayed in Zoho Sites domain verification dialog.

 

  1. Click Continue after checking the details.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the name servers in your DNS manager.
    Go to your domain provider and make the necessary changes.

 

  1. Return to CloudFlare and click Done, check nameservers.

The root domain of your website will now be displayed in the address bar whenever someone accesses your website. 




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