Domains and “DNS” sound technical, but the idea is simple. Here's what they mean in plain English, so the steps in the other domain guides make sense.
What a domain is
A domain is your web address — the thing people type to reach you, like yourbusiness.com. You rent it (usually yearly) from a domain provider. It's yours to point wherever you like.
What DNS does
DNSis the address book of the internet. It's how a web address knows which site to show. When you connect a domain to SiteDrop, you're adding a DNS setting that says “this address points to my SiteDrop site.”
Why it can take a while
After you change a DNS setting, the update has to spread across the internet. This is called propagationand can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. During that time your domain might work in some places and not others — that's normal.
The padlock (SSL)
Once your domain is connected, SiteDrop sets up the secure padlock (SSL) so your site loads on https. This can take a short while to activate after the domain connects.
Tip — Ready to connect one? Connect a domain you own or buy a new one. Stuck after a day? See My domain won't load.