You've connected your domain but visiting it doesn't show your site yet. Most of the time this is normal and just needs a little patience — here's how to tell.
1. Give it time to connect
DNS changes spread across the internet gradually — this can take from a few minutes to a few hours (occasionally up to a day). During that window the domain may work in some places and not others. See domains and DNS explained.
2. Check the settings
- Confirm you added the exact DNS records SiteDrop showed you, with no typos — see connecting a domain you own.
- Make sure you saved the changes at your domain provider.
3. The padlock (secure) still loading
After the domain connects, the secure padlock (SSL) can take a short while more to activate. A brief “not secure” warning right after connecting usually clears itself.
Warning — If it's been more than 24 hours and your domain still won't load, don't keep changing settings — that can reset the clock.
Waited a day and it's still not working? Contact support with your domain name and we'll check it with you.