[Easy even for beginners!] How to connect a domain to Google Sites
1. Overview
Google Sites is a free platform that helps anyone easily create and manage a website. However, the URL provided by default is in the format of [invalid URL removed][site name][invalid URL removed], which has the disadvantage of being somewhat clunky and difficult to remember.
Linking your domain is an effective way to solve these problems and make your site look more professional. Connecting a custom domain gives you the following benefits:
Easy-to-remember, clean URL: You can use a clean, easy-to-remember URL like https://www.[domain name].com.
Increase brand awareness: A professional URL helps increase brand awareness for your site.
Improved SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Custom domains are also beneficial in terms of SEO. 구글 사이트 도구 도메인 연결
2. What you need
Google Site: You must already be able to create a Google site and log in. 윤과장의 소소한 일상 이야기
Custom domain:
You can use an already registered domain or register a new one.
You’re free to choose your domain name, but it’s a good idea to choose a name that’s related to your site’s theme or brand.
Domain registrar account: You will need a domain registrar account that manages your domain name.
Representative domain registrars include GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Naver Domain.
3. Step-by-step guide
3.1. Change MX record settings at your domain registrar
Log in to your domain registrar account.
Go to the DNS Settings or MX Records Management menu. Menu locations may vary depending on your domain registrar, so please refer to the Help Center or contact Customer Service.
Enter the MX record value provided by the Google site.
You can check the MX record value by logging in to the Google site and clicking the “Add domain” button in the “Site Settings” > “Domain” tab.
MX records consist of “Name”, “Exchanger”, and “Priority”. You must enter each record accurately.
Save your changes. It may take up to 72 hours for changes to take effect.
3.2. Connect domain to Google site
Log in to the Google site.
Select “Site Settings” from the left menu.
In the “Domains” tab, click the “Add Domain” button.
Enter the domain name you want to connect to.
Click the “Verify domain ownership” button.
Enter the TXT record value provided by your domain registrar.
Click the “Confirm” button.
Once the domain connection is complete, you can check it in “Site Settings” > “Domain” tab.
4. Additional information
The domain connection process can take up to 72 hours.
If you have trouble connecting your domain, please refer to the Google Site Help Center ([Invalid URL Removed]) or contact Google Customer Center.
To use HTTPS, you must install an SSL certificate. Google provides a free SSL certificate on its site.