How to Point Your Domain to TurboPress

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Connecting your domain to TurboPress is a simple process! Follow the steps below to ensure your website loads seamlessly from our high-performance servers.

Step 1: Locate Your Domain’s DNS Settings #

First, log into your domain registrar (the service where you purchased your domain, like GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, etc.) and access the DNS Management or DNS Settings area.

Look for sections labeled DNS Records or Manage DNS.

Step 2: Update Your A Record #

You’ll need to point your domain to the TurboPress server by updating your A record:

  • Type: A
  • Name: @ (or leave blank if your registrar handles it automatically)
  • Value: YOUR_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS (replace with the IP address provided in your TurboPress welcome email)
  • TTL: Automatic or 1 Hour

Tip:
If there is already an existing A record for @, edit it instead of adding a new one.

Step 3: (Optional) Add a ‘www’ Record #

If you want www.yourdomain.com to also load your website, add a CNAME record:

  • Type: CNAME
  • Name: www
  • Value: yourdomain.com
  • TTL: Automatic or 1 Hour

Important:
Some registrars automatically handle the www alias — if you’re unsure, you can check if www already redirects after you update the A record.

Step 4: Save and Wait for DNS Propagation #

After saving your changes, it can take up to 24 hours for DNS updates to propagate worldwide. However, in many cases, it’s much faster (usually within 1–2 hours).

You can check the status using tools like:

Step 5: Let TurboPress Handle SSL (HTTPS) #

Once your domain points correctly, TurboPress will automatically issue and install a free SSL certificate via Let’s Encrypt for your domain.
No manual action is needed from your side — your site will be secured automatically.

Troubleshooting #

  • Still seeing your old host?
    DNS may still be caching. Clear your browser cache or check from another device/network.
  • Mixed Content or HTTPS issues?
    TurboPress automatically forces HTTPS. If you added custom links in your site using http://, we recommend updating them to https:// inside WordPress.
  • Need help?
    Contact TurboPress Support — we’re here to assist!
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Updated on April 9, 2025