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# Set up a forwarding rule on GoDaddy

> Configure a URL forwarding rule on GoDaddy to redirect traffic to your Kajabi site.

## **Before you start: check how your domain is connected**

There are two ways to connect a custom domain to Kajabi, and only one of them requires a registrar forwarding rule:

| Connection method | Forwarding rule needed? |
| :- | :- |
| **Create subdomain for Kajabi site** (CNAME method — e.g. `www.yourdomain.com`) | **Yes** — set one up using this guide to redirect your root domain to the `www` subdomain. |
| **Connect domain to Kajabi** (nameserver method — e.g. `yourdomain.com`) | **No** — Kajabi takes over DNS management entirely. Root-to-www redirection is handled within Kajabi; no registrar-side forwarding rule is needed or should be added. |

<Warning>
  **Warning:** If your domain is connected via the nameserver method and you follow GoDaddy's forwarding flow, step 9 prompts you to check "Update my Nameservers and DNS settings." Saving with this box checked will overwrite Kajabi's nameservers at your registrar and disconnect your domain. Do not proceed with this guide if your domain is connected via nameservers.

  To confirm which method you used: go to **Settings → Domain** in your Kajabi dashboard. If your domain shows as connected and you see DNS records managed inside Kajabi, you are using the nameserver method. If you see no Kajabi DNS records and only a CNAME record at your registrar, you are using the subdomain method.
</Warning>

## Add a forwarding rule in GoDaddy

First, check that your domain is set up properly in Kajabi:

1. Open the **Settings** tab from your Dashboard.
2. Then, click **Domain**.
3. Your domain should state that your **custom domain is connected**:

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Next, you will need to log into your GoDaddy account to access your DNS records:

1. Log into your GoDaddy account and choose **Domains**.
2. Then, locate and select the Domain you want to add a forwarding rule for.
3. Click the `…` and choose **Manage DNS**.
4. Scroll Down to the **Forwarding** section and choose **Add** next to the Domain section.
5. Select **https\://**.
6. Enter **[www.yoursite.com](http://www.yoursite.com)** (specific to whatever your domain is called).
7. Choose **Permanent (301).**
8. Select **Forward Only.**
9. Check the box that reads, "**Update my Nameservers and DNS settings**."
10. Press **Save.**
11. Enter your URL in your browser to test if the forwarding rule was added correctly:

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Visit [GoDaddy's Help Center](https://in.godaddy.com/help/forward-my-godaddy-domain-12123) to learn more.