Buying a domain

Covered in this Article

  1. How to purchase a domain
  2. Step 1 - Find your domain
  3. Step 2 - Adding your registrant details
  4. Step 3 - Paying
  5. Step 4 - Confirmation
  6. Manage DNS
  7. Connecting the domain to your site
  8. Renewing your domain
  9. Tips
  10. Troubleshooting

You can purchase a domain directly within Limecube and connect it seamlessly to your site, avoiding the hassle of DNS and domain pointing with other providers. Our standard pricing on many domains, including .com.au, is among the lowest in Australia.

How to purchase a domain

Step 1 - Find your domain

  1. In the page editor, click: More > Buy a Domain.
  2. Type in the desired domain name without the extension.
  3. Select the extension from the dropdown and click 'check availability'.
  4. If available, click 'add domain to checkout'. Consider additional domain variations for brand protection.
    • Click the checkbox of any additional domains if you want them, then press the 'add domain to checkout' button to proceed to the next screen.
While additional domains won't benefit your SEO, they can be great to protect against your competitors getting them. This can be especially important with variations on your brand name, as at some point, someone else may buy it and try and sell it back to you at a much higher price (typically in the thousands).

Step 2 - Adding your registrant details

Complete all required fields for the domain registry.

Step 3 - Paying

Finalise payment (non-refundable). Click here for our refund policy.

Step 4 - Confirmation

Track the status of your domain. You'll receive email confirmation once setup. Typically for the domain to process, it can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours.

Manage DNS

This section is for domains purchased within Limecube. For other DNS-related information, go here.

DNS helps manage where a domain points, such as to a website or email account. Learn more about DNS here.

Once your domain is registered, under the domains panel, you will see this row of icons:

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Manage DNS

Click 'Manage DNS' to access DNS options and view current DNS settings. You can:

  • Add: Create DNS records.
  • Edit: Modify existing records.
  • Delete: Remove records.
Note: When editing or deleting records, save the original settings to reverse changes if necessary.

Adding a new record

Choose the correct record type (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX) and enter the information carefully. DNS updates can take 2-4 hours to reflect changes.

Use a DNS tool to verify if updates have been applied correctly.

Connecting the domain to your site

Once you've purchased your domain, you need to connect it to your Limecube site:

  1. Next to your domain, click the 'Connect to this site' button.
  2. This will link your domain to your Limecube site.

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Important: You need an active Limecube subscription for this to work. The domain alone is not sufficient without a Limecube subscription.

Renewing your domain

To renew your domain, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your site.
  2. Click 'More' on the top menu.
  3. Select 'Buying Domain'.
  4. Click the 'Renew' button and proceed with the payment process.

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Note: If your domain has expired, it can take up to an hour to start running again after renewal.

Tips

  1. Set Calendar Reminders: To avoid domain expiration, set calendar reminders for renewal dates and ensure Limecube emails are whitelisted to land in your inbox.
  2. Double-Check DNS Settings: Ensure DNS records are correctly entered to avoid downtime.
  3. Use Limecube Support: Refer to Limecube support pages for detailed guidance on domain management.

Troubleshooting

  1. Domain Not Connecting: Ensure your Limecube subscription is active. The domain connection requires an active subscription.
  2. DNS Changes Not Reflecting: DNS updates can take 2-4 hours. Use DNS tools to verify changes.
  3. Domain Renewal Issues: If renewal doesn't activate immediately, wait up to an hour. Check for any missed steps in the renewal process.

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