Add and map a domain

Custom domains for sites hosted on the VIP Platform are added in the VIP Dashboard, and can be added before their DNS is pointed to VIP.

• The www version of a domain is actually a subdomain of the non-www (root) version of a domain. The DNS for both versions of the domain must be updated to point to VIP.
• When a domain is added to the VIP Dashboard, by default the www or non-www variant of the domain will also be added.
• Redirects between the www or non-www variants of a domain are automatic on single sites but must be configured for multisites.
• The fully qualified domain name (FQDN) for a site on the VIP Platform can be either the www or non-www variant of the domain.
• A site will not be publicly accessible at the new domain until the site is launched and DNS for the domain has been pointed to VIP.

WordPress single site

Domains have specific environment associations. Begin by selecting the correct environment (e.g., Production, Develop) from the dropdown located at the upper left of the VIP Dashboard application view.

1. Navigate to the VIP Dashboard and select the “Domains” panel option at the left.
2. Select the “Add Domain” button located in the upper right.
3. Enter the domain into the available field and select “Add Domain“.
4. After a short wait, the domain will appear in the list of domains associated with the environment.

WordPress multisite

Domains have specific environment associations. Begin by selecting the correct environment (e.g., Production, Develop) from the dropdown located at the upper left of the VIP Dashboard application view.

1. Navigate to the VIP Dashboard and select the “Domains” panel option at the left.
2. Select the “Add Domain” button located in the upper right.
3. Enter the domain into the available field and select “Add Domain“.

4. Select “Skip” to complete the process of adding the domain without launching the network site.
5. Select “I’ll do this later” to return to the Domains panel.
6. After a short wait, the domain will appear in the list of domains associated with the environment.

Remove a domain from the VIP Dashboard

Domains have specific environment associations. Begin by selecting the correct environment (e.g., Production, Develop) from the dropdown located at the upper left of the VIP Dashboard application view.

1. Navigate to the VIP Dashboard and select the “Domains” panel option at the left.
2. Select the “•••” button located to the right of the domain.
3. Select “Remove” from the overflow menu.
4. Select the “Confirm” button to complete the removal.