Going Live

The following instructions will allow you to make your new website live.
If you have any difficulties or need our assistance, please get in touch via our support page.

The Oncord Go Live Wizard

The Oncord Go Live Wizard is designed to make launching your new website easy. Simply click the "Go Live" button shown within the Dashboard prior to launching your new website, and follow the steps.

Go to Dashboard > Settings > Domains > "Launch the Go Live wizard".

Alternatively, follow the instructions below.

Where Will DNS be Hosted?

What is DNS hosting?

A domain name points at Name servers, which store and serve DNS records. DNS record specify where various services associated with the domain are hosted, such as the website and mail servers.

DNS records may be setup and configured within an Oncord account, otherwise DNS can be configured elsewhere (this is referred to as hosting DNS externally). When DNS is hosted externally, the DNS records configured within Oncord do not take effect.

Hosting DNS with Oncord by using our name servers is usually ideal, as it eliminates some issues around email deliverability, and makes it easier for our team to assist with troubleshooting issues.

If you don't engage an IT provider, it's usually a safe assumption that DNS can be hosted with Oncord.

When an IT provider is looking after you, they often prefer to host DNS externally, so that it's easier for them to make manage DNS changes for you. It's considered professional courtesy to involve your IT provider when making DNS changes. The Oncord go-live wizard allows you to invite an IT administrator, which sends them go-live instructions.

DNS hosting is included with all Oncord subscriptions, and suits most situations. If a managed IT service provider is looking after you, they may prefer to host DNS elsewhere.

Do you have any additional domains?

Park a Registered Domain

For any additional domain names, park them in Settings > Domains and repeat the steps you took above.

You can register new domains through your Oncord account via Settings > Domains > Register New Domain.

Note: If you have not registered a domain through Oncord before scroll to the bottom of the Register New Domain page and click on the New Customer button.

When registering a new domain through Oncord it will automatically be set to the Oncord name servers by default.

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The Oncord Go Live Wizard

Where Will DNS be Hosted?

What is DNS hosting?

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