How to activate a website with a custom domain?

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All SportsPlus organization accounts come with a website for the organization, including a  custom domain.  The organization can own their own domain, which can be connected with the SportsPlus website,  or the organization can request SportsPlus to purchase a  new domain for them and then connect it with the website.

How to configure a domain with the SportsPlus website?

To configure a domain, follow the below steps.

  • After logging into the SportsPlus application, ensure that you’re in the organization area and the public website is activated.
  • Click on Website Admin from the left navigation menu and click on Website Settings.
  • The following screen will be displayed. 
  • You can see the website domain’s status at the top left corner of the website settings page. 
  • Click on Not Configured, and it will redirect you to the following Website Domain page.

Click on I own my domain. Help map it., if you already own your domain.

  • The following page will be displayed.
  • Enter the domain that you own: Enter the name of your domain.
  • You then need to update the domain’s A record in the domain provider (Example: GoDaddy) account. Click on Help to learn about how to perform these steps.
  • I have updated my domain A record: Select this checkbox if you have updated the domain A record.

Click on Buy a domain for me. Then map it., if you want to buy a domain.

  • The following page will be displayed.
  • Enter the domain name that you would like to have: Enter the domain name of the domain you want to have for your organization’s website.

Note: Make sure the domain is available, which you can check on websites like https://www.godaddy.com

  • Click on Submit Request, and our support team will look into your request.
  • Once the request is submitted, the status will change from Not Configured to Processing.

Note: It will take 1 to 2 business days for your request to be fulfilled. 

  • Once your request is fulfilled, you will receive a confirmation email.