Overview
Launching your Weebly site requires setting up a domain name and enabling SSL security to ensure your forms function properly. Follow these steps to make your site live.
Step 1: Obtain a domain name
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Choose a domain name for your website through a reputable domain registrar
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Purchase the domain name and ensure you have administrative access to manage its DNS settings
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Keep your domain login information secure for future reference
Step 2: Enable SSL in Weebly
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Log into your Weebly site and select "Edit Site"
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Click on the "Settings" tab at the top of the interface
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Find and select "Enable SSL" in the settings menu
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You'll see instructions for updating your domain's DNS settings
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Select "Option B: Make the DNS changes yourself"
Step 3: Update your domain's DNS records
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Log into your domain provider's management portal
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Navigate to the DNS management or settings page
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Look for the section to manage A records
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Copy the A record information provided in your Weebly settings
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Create or update the A records at your domain provider to match the information from Weebly
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Save your changes
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Note that DNS changes can take 24-48 hours to fully propagate
Step 4: Complete SSL activation
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After your DNS changes have propagated, return to your Weebly site
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Go back to "Settings" and click "Enable SSL" again
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This will activate the HTTPS (secure) version of your site
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Verify that the SSL status shows as "Enabled" in your settings
Step 5: Enable form integration
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Contact support to enable your Online Actions form integration
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Provide your domain name and confirm that SSL has been enabled
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You'll receive an email notification when the integration is ready
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Once confirmed, you can begin publishing forms directly to your site
What else do you need help with?
- Understanding Weebly Integration
- How do I publish Online Actions forms to my Weebly site?
- How do I customize my Weebly site?