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title: "Go Live (Launching Your Website)"
description: "The Go Live section allows you to connect your custom domain and launch your website so it becomes publicly accessible. In this section, you will enter your domain name, create the required DNS records, and generate your SSL certificate to secure your site before going live."
url: https://help.titlecapture.com/en/articles/125-go-live-launching-your-website
collection: "Edit My Website > Settings"
updated: 2026-06-22
language: en
---

# Go Live (Launching Your Website)

The Go Live section allows you to connect your custom domain and launch your website so it becomes publicly accessible. In this section, you will enter your domain name, create the required DNS records, and generate your SSL certificate to secure your site before going live.

**Choose how you'd like to follow along:**

## 🎥 **Watch the Video Walkthrough**

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## 📖 Written Step-by-Step Guide

_From the left-hand menu, under Settings, click Go Live, then perform the following steps:_

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Step 1 – Add Your Domain Name

Enter your root domain in the field on the right-hand side (for example, [**yourdomain.com**](https://yourdomain.com)).

Do not include: Do not include _www_, _http://_, or **_https://_**

Enter only the root domain, such as:

-   [**xyztitle.com**](https://xyztitle.com)
    
-   [**abctitle.net**](https://abctitle.net)
    

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## Step 2 – Create 2 A Records

### **Create the A Records in Your DNS Settings**

-   Log in to your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.) and open your DNS settings.
    
-   Use the IP address shown on the right side of Website Builder.
    
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-   **Create or Update These Two A Records**
    

**Record 1**

-   Host: [yourdomain.com](https://yourdomain.com)
    
-   Points to: 54.174.72.230
    

**Record 2**

-   Host: [www.yourdomain.com](https://www.yourdomain.com)
    
-   Points to: 54.174.72.230
    

Make sure both records point to the exact IP address shown in Website Builder.

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### **Return to Website Builder**

After saving your DNS changes, return to Website Builder.

At first, the **Check domain A Records** button may be disabled. This is normal.

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### **Confirm the Connection**

Once your A Records have fully propagated, the **Check domain A Records** button will become enabled.

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Click the button to verify your setup.

If successful:

-   The system will confirm your domain is properly configured
    
-   You can proceed to generate your SSL certificate
    

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### ⚠ DNS Changes Take Time

DNS updates are not instant. It may take several minutes — or even a few hours — for changes to fully propagate.

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## Step 3 – Generate Your SSL Certificate

Once your A Records have been successfully verified, click **Generate SSL Certificate**.

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### Why This Is Required

An SSL certificate:

-   Encrypts data between your server and visitors’ browsers
    
-   Enables your website to load securely using **HTTPS**
    
-   Confirms your site is safe and trusted
    

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After clicking the button, wait for the SSL certificate to finish generating.

Once complete:

-   Your site will load using HTTPS
    
-   Your website will be secure and encrypted
    

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## Explore these Website Builder sections to learn more:

[Edit My Website > Settings](https://help.titlecapture.com/en/collections/11-edit-my-website-greater-settings)  
Included articles on templates, logos and colors, and publishing your website.

[Edit My Website > Pages](https://help.titlecapture.com/en/collections/12-edit-my-website-greater-pages)  
Contains step-by-step guides for editing each page of your site, including Homepage, About Us, Services, Links & Resources, Contact, and Legal pages.

[Edit My Website > Other Configuration](https://help.titlecapture.com/en/collections/13-edit-my-website-greater-other-configuration)  
Includes step-by-step guides for configuring website widgets and managing blog settings to enhance your site’s functionality.

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If you have any questions or need additional help, please reach out to us at [support@titlecapture.com](mailto:support@titlecapture.com). We’re always happy to assist.