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How to Migrate Your Domain to Rapyd

Learn how to migrate your domain directly from the Rapyd dashboard.

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Written by Rapyd Team
Updated over 2 months ago

Migrating a domain allows you to seamlessly transition from a self-managed domain to a Rapyd-managed domain, giving you full control over your DNS records directly in the Rapyd dashboard. This feature is designed to make the process quick and painless.

For details on the differences between managed and self-managed domains, check out our guide: Introduction to Domain Management on Rapyd


Steps to Migrate Your Domain to Rapyd

1. Access the Domain Directory

Log into your Rapyd account and navigate to the Domain directory, which can be found by Clicking Domains in the top navigation.

2. Locate Self-managed domains

In the Self-managed domains tile, you’ll see how many domains are currently self-managed. Click Migrate domains to proceed.

3. Select Domains to Migrate

A list of all self-managed domains associated with your account will appear. You’ll also see which Rapyd website each domain is currently used by. Select the domain(s) you want to migrate.

4. Initiate the Migration

Click the Add domain button, which will display the total number of domains selected for migration.

5. Wait for Domain Setup

Our system will prepare to manage your domain’s DNS records. This process typically takes about 1 minute. A notification will appear in your dashboard once it’s complete.

6. Update Nameservers

After the domain is added to Rapyd, update your domain’s nameservers to the ones provided in the dashboard. See our Guide on Changing Nameservers for detailed instructions on how to do this.

7. Confirm the Migration

Once the nameservers have been updated and detected by our system, your domain will be fully migrated to Rapyd.

Benefits of Migrating to a Rapyd-Managed Domain

  • Simplified DNS Management: Manage your domain’s DNS records directly in the Rapyd dashboard.

  • Boost Performance: Take advantage of Rapyd’s CDN for faster site loading.

  • Enhanced Security: Protect your site with Rapyd’s Web Application Firewall (WAF).

  • Quick Support: Access faster troubleshooting with DNS issues visible in the dashboard.


Conclusion

Migrating your domain to Rapyd ensures streamlined management and unlocks powerful features to enhance your site’s performance and security. If you have any issues during the migration process, feel free to contact our support team for assistance.

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